Types of Goals (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Revision Note

Definitions of Goal Types

• Performers may set their own goals, or goals may be set by a sports coach or teacher

• Goals are important for the purposes of:

  • Motivation

  • Progress tracking

Performance goals

• Performance goals can be defined as follows:

A goal relating to individual performance without comparison to others

• A performance goal might involve:

  • Improving on a prior performance

  • Perfecting a particular technique

• Examples include:

  • Improving on a 100 m sprint time

  • Scoring a higher level on a fitness test

  • Improving a first serve percentage in tennis

Outcome goals

• Outcome goals can be defined as follows:

A goal relating to an end result that involves comparison with others

• An outcome goal might be concerned with:

  • Winning a match or tournament

  • Being selected for a team

  • Scoring a certain number of points

• Examples include:

  • Winning a tennis tournament

  • Scoring a try in a rugby match

  • Being selected to play hockey at county level

  • Winning an Olympic gold medal