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Goal Setting Terms
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
10/05/2009

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Action plan
Definition
detailed plan that identifies specific steps and strategies to be used in attempting to overcome obstacles and achieve a goal
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Current performance capabilities
Definition
standard that reflects an athlete’s average current performance level
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Goal commitment
Definition
The level of motivation athletes possess to reach a goal
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Goal evaluation
Definition
Process of checking goal attainment by comparing performance to the original goal
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Goal setting
Definition
Process of establishing a standard of accomplishment
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Long-term objective
Definition
More a quest for improvement than a standard, helps athletes progress along a performance continuum toward a desired accomplishment
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Moderately difficult goals
Definition
Goals that are slightly beyond athletes’ current performance capabilities
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Objective performance measure
Definition
Performance measure that is quantifiable and easily counted; sport statistic
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Outcome goals
Definition
Goals that emphasize beating other competitors and winning
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Performance goals
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Goals that focus on improving overall performance
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Process goals
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Goals that enhance form, technique, and strategy
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Short-term goal
Definition
Specific target behavior to be achieved within a period of 6 weeks
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Social loafing
Definition
Performance problem that plagues teams when individuals perform on a lower level when working on team as opposed to working by their self
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Subjective performance measure
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Standard for assessing performance of tasks or skills in which performance is not easily quantified; rating a player’s footwork on a 10 point scale
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