1. Goal Setting VCE Units 1 & 2: Chapter 8

2. Goal Setting Commonly used for enhancing motivationCommonly used for enhancing motivation Focuses attention on areas for improvementFocuses attention on areas for improvement Athletes are more committed when they have a goal Athletes are more committed when they have a goal Goals need to be set for both training and competitionGoals need to be set for both training and competition

3. Two Types of Sporting Goals Outcome Goals: These goals focus on end results, times, finishing place or medals

4. Two Types of Sporting Goals Performance Goals Comparing current performance levels to previous performances ( a measure of improvements made) World 100m record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica

5. Long & Short Term Goals Long Term Goals = aimed at a broader target and are often set at the start of a season (win a grand final) Short Term Goals = Continually provide a more manageable focus point for athletes and act as ‘stepping stones’ towards the long term goal (win each week)

6. “SMARTER” Goals The National Coaching Association has developed a method of writing down goals known as ‘SMARTER’ S pecific- goals need to be specific and as clear as possible to focus attention M easurable- progress should be assessed against a standard or previous performances

7. “SMARTER” Goals A ccepted- by all parties involved in preparing the athlete (e.g.- athlete, coach, family, etc.) R ealistic- goals should extend the athlete but remain within his/ her capability T ime phased- there should be a specific date for completion (“by the end of ‘08 will…”)

8. “SMARTER” Goals E xciting- the athlete needs to be challenged, inspired and ultimately rewarded R ecorded- goals should be written down by the athlete to evaluate progress, provide feedback and act as a motivator

9. SMARTER Goals Example Soccer S= to be able to score goals from penalty kicks both in the air and along the ground M= 10 attempts at each method (air / ground) A= Yes R= 75% success rate T= By the end of the month (April) E= Yes (challenging) R= Training Diary

10. Commitment Performance depends on the athlete being completely committed to all goalsPerformance depends on the athlete being completely committed to all goals Athletes need to juggle many things such as work, study, family, friends and hobbies with their goal achievement.Athletes need to juggle many things such as work, study, family, friends and hobbies with their goal achievement. This is not easy!!!This is not easy!!!

11. Commitment Things that can undermine commitment are: A feeling that progress isn’t being madeA feeling that progress isn’t being made A lack of involvement in planning of training, etc.A lack of involvement in planning of training, etc. Failure to understand the aims of the training programFailure to understand the aims of the training program Not enjoying overall involvement in the programNot enjoying overall involvement in the program

12. Commitment Being anxious about performing / playingBeing anxious about performing / playing Being bored- not challengedBeing bored- not challenged Lack of teamworkLack of teamwork Other team members showing a lack of commitmentOther team members showing a lack of commitment

13. Commitment When a coach and their athletes set their goals together they can develop: A greater sense of worthA greater sense of worth A feeling of joint- ownershipA feeling of joint- ownership More responsibilityMore responsibility