Associate professor, PhD S.l. Sazonova¹
Associate professor, PhS A.K. Simonova^1
1Ural State University of Physical Culture, Chelyabinsk

Objective of the study was to theoretically substantiate the goal setting technology application in sports and offer a goal setting application algorithm to facilitate competitive progress.

Methods and structure of the study. We run, for the purposes of the study, psychological tests to rate the goal setting situation and potential progress in sampled athletes (n=40). The test set included: (1) Goal-Methods-Result test to rate the individual predispositions for purposeful actions and profile the individual goal setting skills and specifics; and (2) Self esteem (SE) rating test.
Results and conclusion. The study demonstrates benefits of the goal setting technology application for success in sports, provided it is well designed and managed at every training stage to help the athlete develop a need and skills for self-reliant persistent goal setting for the individual and group progress. Determined goal setting practicing helps develop a range of qualities critical for success including determination, responsibility, efficiency, decision-making, progress management and forecast skills.

Keywords: goal setting, goal attainment theory, priority values, sports activity, athlete.

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