Goal settingSue Young

Goal setting

Why set targets?

Setting targets improves performance because it:

• allows targets to be met• builds confidence• provides motivation• lowers arousal

Goal setting

Types of goals

The steps to success involve both short-term goals and

long-term goals.

• Step 1: Process goals about technique

(short-term)• Step 2: Performance goals about beating your last attempt

(short-term)• Step 3: Outcome or product goals

(long-term): the ultimate aim!

Goal setting

SMARTER goals

Goals should be:• S pecific• M easured• A greed• R ealistic, but challenging• T imed• E xciting• R ecorded

Goal setting

Personal performance goals

• Goals should not just concern

winning — not everyone can

win.• Personal performance goals

provide intrinsic motivation and

can be achieved by everyone!

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