1. Homework
• Identify 3 different ways that a games
players’ arousal may be increased (3
marks)
• For a named activity, explain how a
sportsman could be extrinsically motivated
(3 marks)

2. Arousal
• Arousal is a state of readiness or alertness. All sportsmen need to
be aroused if they are to perform at their best.
• Look at the graph and explain how arousal affects performance.

3. Goal Setting
Learning Intention – TBAT describe and
explain the importance of Goal Setting as
part of mental preparation

4. Goal Setting
• This is a process of setting ACHIEVABLE goals for a
performer to work towards in order to improve.
• This can help increase motivation especially if each goal
is broken down into smaller parts.
• Goal setting can really benefit the novice or beginner in
that they can concentrate on just one aspect of the
activity before moving onto the next one.
• For example setting a goal of being able to perform a 3
minute routine on a trampoline is to large for a beginner.
But breaking the individual skills down and over a series
of weeks adding to your skills.
• A chart can be used to monitor an individual in any
activity.

5. Goal Setting
Swimming Short Term Long Term
Beginner To be confident in
water. To put face in
water
Swim one width
unaided
Weak Improve arm and
leg action
Swim longer
distances without
stopping
Able Learn the correct
techniques for the 4
major strokes
Swim all strokes
effectively and be
able to compete

6. SMARTER
• As we have just said in order to keep
motivated we need to set achievable
smaller goals that are part of a larger goal.
• To do this correctly we should use the
S.M.A.R.T.E.R. principle

7. SMARTER
• S – Specific not vague
• M – Measurable have a standard to measure against
• A – Adjustable by both coach and performer
• R – Realistic possible to achieve
• T – Time related reach each target in a specific time
• E – Exciting motivating and interesting
• R – Recorded write down what you have achieved.
Write these definitions down, BUT, add examples
of how YOU could use these in training for your
sport.

8. With a partner, decide upon a sport, and discuss what some of the
short term and long term targets might be, for
• A beginner.
• A weak performer
• A more able performer
Sport: Short Term Long Term
Beginner
Weak
Able

9. Questions
• What does SMARTER stand for?
• What can cause pressure on a performer?
• What is the difference between extrinsic
and intrinsic motivation?
• What is the most important thing to
consider when setting a goal?

10. Exam Question
1.Explain why the performer who is totally focused
when participating in Games may have an
advantage over someone who is less focused.
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2. Three marks, one mark for each correct response
Clear mind off everything but activity, more alert
Concentrate on tactics
Mental rehearsal of skills
Able to apply game plans / strategies
Performance is likely to be better, more chance of winning
More likely to attain personal high standard / excel
More likely to make correct decisions / do the right thing.
More competitive (reaction time, components of fitness etc)
Psychological benefits if applied.
Negative perspective exemplar – less focused, may result in injury [3]