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Goal setting is a highly important tool used in sport and exercise and is a current topic in sport psychology literature.
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Goal setting is a highly important tool used in sport and exercise and is a current topic in sport psychology literature. Research has confirmed that almost all athletes set goals as an effective performance enhancing strategy (Burton, Weinberg, Yukelson & Weigand, 1998). Goal setting has also been shown to promote positive changes in important psychological states. In order to discuss goal setting, a definition of a goal must be determined. Locke, Shaw, Sarri & Latham (1981) define a goal as attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually within a specified time limit. A goal offers a focal point, allowing athletes to target their time and effort into the most useful activities. Setting goals works as they enhance self confidence, direct attention, increase effort, encourage persistence in the face of failure and goal setting can allow new problem solving strategies to be developed (Locke, 1968). Although goals can...
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