1. Quick Quiz Define the term ‘group’
Describe the model of group formation
Describe Stenier’s model of group effectiveness
What is the Ringlemann effect?
What is social loafing?

2. Psychological factors affecting performance
Sports Psychology
Goal setting

3. Learning Objectives Learning Objective:
Understand the importance and effectiveness of goal setting
Learning Outcomes:
All: Describe SMART goal principle
Most: Explain how SMART goals can be applied to improve performance
Some: Apply effective SMART goals to a variety of sporting examples

4. Key Terms Outcome goal Performance goal Process-oriented goal SMART
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Recorded
Time-phased

5. Key Terms
Outcome goal - Related to the end result e.g. winning the league
Performance goal - Concerned with performance judged against other performance e.g. beating a pb
Process-oriented goal - Concentrate on the performer’s techniques or tactics – what they have to do to be more successful e.g. tuck tighter in a somersault to get a better rotation.
SMART
Specific - goals must be clear – stating exactly what you want to achieve
Measurable - goals must be assessed e.g. run 100m in 13s
Achievable - all interested parties have a common purpose and they are realistic to the performer, they can actually be reached.
Recorded - written down so that progress can be monitored
Time-phased - split into short and long term goals, given an end date to be achieved by.

6. Why set goals? It directs attention – improve focus
Regulates effort – ensure no wasted effort on activities that are unnecessary
Motivation - ensures sustained effort until the goal is reached, that they don’t give up easily
Develop strategies to reach goals

7. SMART
Specific – goals must be clear – stating exactly what you want to achieve
Measurable – goals must be assessed e.g. run 100m in 13s
Achievable – all interested parties have a common purpose and they are realistic to the performer, they can actually be reached.
Recorded – written down so that progress can be monitored
Time-phased – split into short and long term goals, given an end date to be achieved by.

8. Types of goal Outcome goal Performance goal Process-oriented goal
Related to the end result e.g. winning the league
Performance goal
Concerned with performance judged against other performance e.g. beating a pb
Process-oriented goal
Concentrate on the performer’s techniques or tactics – what they have to do to be more successful e.g. tuck tighter in a somersault to get a better rotation.

9. Exam Questions
June a – Explain why goal setting is important for sports performers (4)
June 2013 – 3a – Using examples, explain why goal setting is important in sustaining a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. (4)