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Goal setting is a process that athletes use to increase their motivation. Put simply the idea behind it is that the athlete sets a target (or goal) for themselves to reach, and then tries to attain that target. Goals can range from something as simple as swimming a length of butterfly without getting disqualified to winning a medal at the Olympics. Goal setting is separated into two different classes. 1. Outcome Goals
2. Performance Goals Outcome Goals Outcome
goals are so called because the involve setting targets of achievement
(or outcome) in competition, such as “I will come first in the
national championships.” Performance
Goals Performance goals are slightly more specific than outcome goals. These involve setting goals for how well you actually performed in an event or training compared with previous performances. Examples include PB’s, improvement in technique, improvement on starts and turns, or even something as simple as completing a training session. Setting
Your Goals When setting goals we need to make long, short, and medium term goals. Short term goals are usually accompanied with performance goals. These should be goals set for no longer than a month away. Improvement in technique is a good example of a short term goal. Medium term goals should be set for about 2–8 months away. These are often associated with outcome goals but performance goals are also common within them. Examples of these include improving your PB’s (performance goals) or getting a medal in an upcoming competition. Long term goals can be set for the years in advance. Examples include how you want to achieve in a competition in a years time or an overall target of how good you want to get and you highest ambitions. Goals should also be S.M.A.R.T. S -Specific. Specific to you M -Measurable. i.e. times, technique A -Attainable. You should be able or at least have a realistic chance of reaching you goal R -Recorded. You should write them down so they can be referred back to (see form below). T -Time. They have to be set over a period of time (i.e. short, medium, and long term goals)
Goal Setting Form This form will allow you to make some goals. Keep a copy for yourself and send one to us. We will reply and give feedback and advice on your chosen goals.
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