Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL
ACCESS, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City

Sports Psychology and Prevention on Human Kinetics

2nd Semester 2020-2021

Name: RACMA T. PANIGAS Program: MAT-PE/A

Professor: Vivencio L. Calixtro, Jr., LPT, EdD Date: April 29, 2021

REFLECTION ON GOAL SETTING

Goal setting is important in many of the different environments in which physical

education, exercise scientists, and sport leaders work. Goal setting can be used to help
students in school physical education, athletes on sports teams, clients rehabilitating an
injury, or adults involved in fitness programs. Goal setting is important both as a
motivational strategy and as a strategy to change behavior or enhance performance. It
is also used as an intervention strategy to rectify problems or to redirect efforts.

According to Weinberg, a goal can be defined as “that which an individual is

trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action.” Goal setting focuses on
specifying a specific level of proficiency to be attained within a certain period. Goals can
be categorized as outcome goals, performance goals, and process goals.

Outcome goals typically focus on interpersonal comparisons and the result of an

event. An example of an outcome goal is winning first place at the Senior Games
regional track meet at the end of the season. Whether an outcome goal is achieved or
not is influenced in part by the ability and play of the opponent.

Performance goals refer to the individual’s actual performance in relation to

personal levels of achievement. Striving to increase ground balls won in lacrosse from
five to ten, decreasing the time to walk a mile from 20 minutes to 15 minutes, increasing
the amount of weight that can be lifted following knee reconstruction, and improving
one’s free-throw percentage from 35% to 50% are examples of performance goals.
 Lastly, process goals focus on how a particular skill is performed. For example,
increasing axial rotation in swimming the backstroke and following through on the tennis
backhand are two examples of process goals that focus on the improvement of
technique. As technique improves, improvements in performance are likely to follow.

During the time of COVID, there have been many changes in schedules and
rules for movement and social settings. As a result, many students and teachers have
gained an entirely new set of skills with online teaching and learning and additional time
at home.

As a teacher at the start of school year, I likely feel anxious and out of you
comfort zone. Maybe way out of my comfort zone. Most, if not all, classrooms are
different right now due to COVID-19, whether it’s distance learning, hybrid learning or
social distancing in the classroom. I have already had to change up my lesson plans to
accommodate to the new changes, including using more technology with students. So,
setting goals might be the last thing in my mind, as I might just be hoping I can keep my
head above water.

Part of becoming a powerful thinker is reflecting on progress. Take the time to

reflect on new skills and experiences students have learned during quarantine and/or
life during the pandemic. Then, set goals (SMART ones) that can be achieved in our
new reality.

Goal setting, particularly student-owned goal setting, can be an important

strategy to engage kids and develop a sense of ownership in their education that keeps
them focused and motivated to moved forward. This will be particularly important right
now given the projected impact of COVID-19 to student learning and the fact that most
schools are continuing in virtual format. Teachers can employ the goal setting process
with their students to examine past learning, set short-term targets for additional
learning, and plan the specific academic and socio-emotional steps needed to get
there.

By setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take pride in the
achievement of those goals, and you will see forward progress in what might previously
have seemed a long pointless grind. You will also raise your self-confidence, as you
recognize your own ability and competence in achieving the goals that you have set.