Types of Goals

• What is the importance of goal Setting

  • Motivation
  • Progress Tracking
• Performance Goals definition

  A goal relating to individual performance without comparison to others. Short term goal.
• what might a performance goal involve?

  • Improving a past performance
  • Perfecting technique
• Examples of performance goals

  • Improving on 100m sprint time
  • Scoring higher on a fitness test
• Outcome Goals definition

  A goal relating to an end result (winning) that involves comparison with others. Long term goals.
• What might a outcome goal involve?

  • Winning a match/tournament
  • Being selected for a team
  • Scoring a certain number of point
  • Becoming no1 in the world
• Examples of outcome goals

  • Winning a tennis tournament
  • Scoring a try in rugby
  • Winning an olympic gold medal
• • Many performers choose to avoid outcome goals; this is because hitting an outcome goal is often overly dependent on the actions of others and therefore outside the control of an individual
• Why might a beginner avoid outcome goals?

  • They may not yet have enough skills to win against more experienced performers, so winning may be an unrealistic goal
  • Failure to achieve an outcome goal could be demotivating
  • Concentrating on individual performance may provide a more positive experience