Types of Goals (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE))
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Definitions of Goal Types
Performers may set their own goals, or goals may be set by a sports coach or teacher
Goals are important for the purposes of:
Motivation
Progress tracking
Performance goals
Performance goals can be defined as follows:
A goal relating to individual performance without comparison to others
A performance goal might involve:
Improving on a prior performance
Perfecting a particular technique
Examples include:
Improving on a 100 m sprint time
Scoring a higher level on a fitness test
Improving a first serve percentage in tennis
Outcome goals
Outcome goals can be defined as follows:
A goal relating to an end result that involves comparison with others
An outcome goal might be concerned with:
Winning a match or tournament
Being selected for a team
Scoring a certain number of points
Examples include:
Winning a tennis tournament
Scoring a try in a rugby match
Being selected to play hockey at county level
Winning an Olympic gold medal
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