Performance & Outcome Goals in Sport (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Revision Notes

Performance & Outcome Goals In Sport

Examples of Goals

A performance goal can be to improve the AVG (average) metres made during the next match.

A beginner may have a performance goal of having the correct grip during their next match.

A player may have an outcome goal to win; this may put pressure on them and lose focus, decreasing their performance.

An outcome goal can be to win the next game.

A player may have an outcome goal to win. They may play really well but still lose the game.

An elite performer may use an outcome goal to motivate them to succeed.

Why do we set goals?

• To keep motivated
• To help the planning of successful training sessions
• To keep focused
• To monitor progress
• To feel good