Using the mark scheme, green pen the work in front of you
Outcomes Describe the types of goals and the SMARTER principle and give examples of each goal Explain why process / performance goals are important as ‘winning’ goals Explain why goal setting is important in mental preparation with sporting examples
Anxiety 2 Goal setting
Attentional control What is it?
View the video and discuss how the athlete used controlling anxiety techniques. Somatic or cognitive? How do you know as an athlete which technique to use? How do you know as an athlete which technique to use?
Michael Johnson 1996 Olympics won the 200m and 400m Wrote ‘slaying the dragon’ Not just talent, but physical conditioning, mental strength and clear vision / goal.
Goal setting What were the benefits for him? Aim / focus Increase motivation Increase confidence Control anxiety and arousal
Types of goals DefinitionSporting example Outcome goals Performance goals Process goals
SMARTER target setting Complete the worksheet
Review Critique the articles and share your view point for the following articles: Anxiety within sport Anxiety in sports performance Goal setting A guide to controlling nerves