#14 Based on the research on goal setting, what types of goals are most effective and why?

What is the most effective goal setting strategies

According to the Competitive goal-setting model, a combination of process and performance goals are the most effective

Define performance goals

Are goals based on improving overall personal performance. Again, setting goals that don't take others into account helps the athlete to take full responsibility for their successes.

How does keeping goals optimally challenging enhance performance?

Compromise between creating the highest possible level of challenge to enhance motivation and maintaining a realistic opportunity to attain success necessary to maintain confidence.

Define process goals

Focus on improving technique, form, and strategy used to perform a skill. Focusing on these goals gives the athlete full control over their performance.

What are some important concepts to keep in mind when performing goal setting?

Keep goals optimally challenging, Maximize control over success, goals need to include process, performance, and outcome goals.

How does maximizing control over success enhance performance?

Performance and process goals don't require other people to be successful. Athletes can take full credit for their success, which increases intrinsic motivation by improving competencies and confidence.

Why do goals need to include process, performance, and outcome goals?

Process and performance goals are the stepping-stones in attaining outcome goals (ultimate destination). Outcome goals remind athletes why they are putting so much time and effort into improving their performance.