The purpose of this study was to examine how the Swedish elite juniors in the high
jump use goals based on current research. Most are setting up goals, but few
understand how they can best use them. Goal setting can help the individual to a
higher level of motivation, which in turn promotes a higher intensity for a longer
period of time in the relatively tough training as an elite athlete commits. However,
there is also the risk that the objectives hamper performance if used incorrectly.
Which means it probably requires a good knowledge and experience to succeed. 10
athletes were interviewed that in 2009 competed in the junior classes and formed the
country's primary. The results show that there were well-developed thoughts of most
on their goals that also was the fundamental reason to why they competed. However,
there were indications that these goals were not used optimally for the active
achievements. Some of this was a lack of communication between the coach and
active in the goal setting process. A discussion took place on this basis of how goals
can be optimized for a high jumper. In addition an opinion that goals of specific
heights is negative was found which led to a discussion of goal focus at different
times.