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Goal-setting. Overview. Goal-setting provides/guides motivation: Activation Persistence Intensity. Motivation. Why goal setting works. Goal-setting. Directs athlete ’ s attention and action to important aspects of the task (e.g., specific skills)
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Overview • Goal-setting provides/guides motivation: • Activation • Persistence • Intensity
Why goal setting works Goal-setting • Directs athlete’s attention and action to important aspects of the task (e.g., specific skills) • Helps mobilize and prolong effort & persistence • Improves self-confidence • Strengthens commitment and vision • Allows athlete to monitor progress
How to set goals – SMART Goal-setting • Specific • Measurable • Action-focused (not just outcome focused) • Realistic (but challenging) goals • Timely (use a specific time-frame)
Goal-setting How to set goals (continued) • Identify a)target dates for attaining goals, and b)goal-achievement strategies • Write them down! (more accountability) • Evaluate goals and adjust as necessary