Award SMART Goals

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Goal: To improve my football / soccer skills by participating in either a club team or a recreational league within 6 months. I will dedicate a minimum of 4 hours a week to practice either on my own or with a team. I will also attend a training camp or workshop hosted by a professional coach and/or players at least once within this period. I will also actively research and learn new drills drills, practice techniques, and game plans that will improve my skills. I will track my daily/weekly practice hours and document my progress with photos or videos of any competitions I participate in.

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My goal for Personal and Skills Training Courses in Residential Project under Residential Project Category is to become proficient in communication strategies within 3 months, with the end goal of improving my interpersonal skills. I will attend communication courses once a week, for an hour each session, and practice for an additional hour every day. I will also seek feedback from mentors and peers to measure my progress and review my learning. By the end of the 3 months I will be able to confidently express my thoughts, maintain eye contact, and practice active listening.

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To improve my overall athletics skills by participating in at least one local or regional athletics competition within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other athletes and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend an athletics clinic or practice with a team twice a week for 2 hours, and will practice on my own for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will also take part in any pre-competition preparation or training that are organized by my coach or team, and work on developing my mental preparation and focus as well as my teamwork and communication skills.

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To improve my overall five-a-side football skills by participating in at least one local or regional five-a-side football tournament within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other players and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend a five-a-side football clinic or practice with a team twice a week for 2 hours, and will practice on my own for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will also take part in any pre-tournament preparation or scrimmages that are organized by my team or coach.

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My goal for Rollerblading in Outdoor Recreation under Physical recreation Category is to become proficient in performing advanced rollerblading maneuvers within 6 months. I will attend rollerblading classes at least three times a week for 1.5 hours per session and practice for an additional 1.5 hours at home each week. I will also attend at least two rollerblading competitions during the next 6 months and develop my skills to be able to successfully perform high-level techniques.

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My goal is to improve my Ski Jumping skills in snow / winter activities by participating in at least one Ski Jumping competition or performance within 3 months. I will attend Ski Jumping classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. My goal is to compete against other Ski Jumpers and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will track my progress in a personal journal to monitor my improvement and will use goal setting techniques to set and measure new heights with every jump.

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My goal for Kung Fu in Martial Arts / Self Defence under Physical Recreation Category is to improve my overall Kung Fu skills by participating in at least one Kung Fu competition or performance within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other Kung Fu enthusiasts and to improve my overall physical fitness and technical skills. I will attend Kung Fu class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also participate in friendly sparring sessions every two weeks.

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My goal for Country in Dance / Gymnastics under Physical Recreation is to improve my overall skill level for Country by participating in at least one Country In Dance contest or performance within 6 months. To achieve this goal, I will attend various Country in Dance classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also attend at least 2 competitions and will make sure to maintain proper technique, choreography, and etiquette. Through consistent practice, I will strive to improve my overall Country in Dance skills and compete against other Country in Dance enthusiasts.

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My goal for National in Dance / Gymnastics under Physical recreation Category is to reach intermediate level proficiency withing Dance / Gymnastics within 3 months. To accomplish this goal, I will enroll in 2 group classes per week and dedicate an additional 1 hour to practicing at home each week. Furthermore, I will attend all the available open dance and gymnastics events and workshops in my local area. I will also keep track of my progress and record my improvement to evaluate my performance.

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My goal for Badminton in Court / Field Sports under Physical recreation is to improve my overall Badminton skills by competing in at least one tournament or competition within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other Badminton enthusiasts and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend Badminton class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also join in community tournaments and find an opportunity to play in competitive teams to increase my competitive experience and improve my skills.

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My goal for Speed Skiing in Snow / Winter Activities under Physical Recreation Category is to harness my skiing speed and technique by participating in at least one skiing tournament in three months, and to increase my skiing speed by 10 Km/h within 6 months. I will attend skiing-instruction class twice a week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also equip myself with the necessary gear to maximize my chances of achieving this goal.

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To improve my overall AFL skills by participating in at least one local or regional AFL tournament within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other players and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend an AFL training clinic or practice with a team twice a week for 2 hours, and will practice on my own for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will also take part in any pre-tournament preparation or scrimmages that are organized by my team or coach.

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To improve my overall funk dance skills by participating in at least one local or regional funk dance competition or performance within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other dancers and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend a funk dance class twice a week for 1 hour, and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week, Additionally, I will also take part in any pre-competition or pre-performance rehearsals or classes that are organized by my dance teacher or coach, and work on developing my presentation and stage skills.

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I will also look for additional opportunities to practice and refine my skills by participating in special events and activities. After 3 months, I will compete or participate in a Body Attack performance. I will evaluate my progress and skills after 6 months, and reassess and adjust my goal as necessary. My goal for Spin in Gym / Personal Programs under Physical recreation is to improve my overall Spin skills by attending at least one Spin class three times a week for one hour, and practicing an additional two hours at home. Within 6 months, I aim to complete a designated spin warm-up and routine, including 15 intervals, climbing drills and sprints. Additionally, I will participate and/or compete in spin competitions and/or exhibitions, assess my progress after 3 months, and reassess and adjust my goal accordingly.

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My goal for Kickboxing in Martial Arts/ Self Defence under Physical recreation is to master at least 15 kickboxing moves and be able to perform them correctly with power and accuracy within 6 months. I will attend kickboxing classes twice a week for 1 hour each and practice with a partner for at least 1 hour every week. I will create a checklist of the moves to be learnt and measure my progress regularly to ensure that I reach my goal within the 6 months.

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Goal: To improve my squash skills by participating in at least one squash tournament or performance within 6 months. I will attend squash class twice a week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also focus on my diet and nutrition to ensure I am performing at my peak. By the end of 6 months, I aim to be a proficient squash player and compete in a tournament alongside other enthusiastic squash players.

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A Goal for Football – Oztag in Court / Field Sports under Physical recreation Category for teenagers 14-18 years old that can be completed within 3 months is: To increase my Football – Oztag playing skills and technique by attending at least one session or match per week for 3 months. I will practice for at least 30 minutes a day and review tactical strategies weekly to improve my overall technique and team spirit. At the end of 3 months I should be able to demonstrate improved agility and playing skills.

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My goal for Curling in Snow/Winter Activities is to improve my overall curling skills by participating in at least two curling competitions or performances within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other curling enthusiasts and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend curling classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. Additionally, I will research different curling techniques and strategies to improve my overall curling game.

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My goal for Ice Hockey in Snow / Winter Activities under Physical Recreation is to practice my ice hockey skills at least three times a week for 1 hour each session for 12 months. At the end of 12 months, I will achieve an intermediate skill level and a greater understanding of the sport. I will also participate in at least one community or school ice hockey tournament to test my skills and gain a greater sense of competition. To ensure I stay motivated to attain this goal, I will set challenges during each practice session and track my improvement each month.

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My goal for Track and Field in Athletics under Physical recreation is to improve my overall track and field performance by participating in at least one competitive event in 3, 6 or 12 months. I will attend Track and Field practice two times a week for a period of 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours a week. In addition, I will read related literature and research articles on Track and Field techniques to stay up-to-date with new techniques and performance enhancements. I will also use video analysis to track my progress and identify areas of improvement. By the end of 3, 6 or 12 months, I hope to demonstrate improved technique, increased strength, and improved race results.

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My goal for Ninjitsu in Martial Arts / Self Defence under Physical recreation is to build and refine my Ninjitsu skills and techniques by practicing Ninjitsu for 3 hours a week and competing in at least one Ninjitsu tournament within 6 months. I will consult with a Ninjitsu instructor to ensure my progress and technical understanding of the fundamentals is sound before competing. During practice sessions I will focus on improving my accuracy of techniques and in-depth understanding of the Ninjitsu philosophies.

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My goal in Table Tennis under Physical recreation is to improve my overall Table Tennis skills by participating in at least one Table Tennis competition or performance within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other Table Tennis enthusiasts and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend Table Tennis class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also find an experienced Table Tennis mentor so I can reach my goal faster and better.

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