Award SMART Goals

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My goal for Football – Futsal in Court/Field Sports is to achieve a basic level of proficiency in the sport within 6 months. I will attend a weekly 2-hour football class at a local club and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also research football techniques and strategies to help me perform better in the sport. By the end of this 6-month period, I will be able to pass and dribble effectively, maneuver the ball efficiently, maintain possession and understand basic strategies of the game.

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My goal for Skeleton in Snow / Winter Activities is to master basic Skeleton techniques by participating in at least one Skeleton-related competition or performance within 12 months. I will attend Skeleton class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also review video and literature about Skeleton techniques for an additional 1 hour per week. By the end of the 12 months I will be able to demonstrate that I am proficient with the ‘start’, ‘exit curve’ and ‘final dip’ techniques as they are the most important and challenging techniques in the sport of Skeleton.

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My goal for Baseball in Court / Field Sports is to improve my skills in Baseball and become a more consistent hitter by participating in baseball leagues and tournaments at least once a month for the next 3, 6 or 12 months. I will also practice with my team for two hours twice a week, spend an additional hour three times a week refining my fundamental baseball skills such as throwing, catching, and hitting, and use specialized equipment such as batting tees and weighted balls to improve form and accuracy. At the end of the goal period I will be able to effectively and consistently hit, throw and catch a baseball with confidence.

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To improve my Shot Put skills by participating in at least one Shot Put competition or performance within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other Shot Put enthusiasts and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend Shot Put class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will read sports magazines related to Shot Put and watch videos of Shot Put champions to understand and analyze the techniques they use.

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My goal for Jazz in Dance / Gymnastics under Physical recreation is to improve my overall choreographic skills and technical abilities by participating in at least one Jazz performance within 6 months. I will attend at least one Jazz class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will also research different Jazz styles and choreographic techniques to improve my understanding of the art and expand my repertoir.

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My goal for Handball in Court / Field Sports under Physical recreation category is to significantly improve my individual handball technique and performance by attending handball-training sessions twice a week for 1.5 hour each over the course of 6 months. During this time, I will focus on honing my passing, offensive, defensive and team play skills. Additionally, I will participate in 2 handball tournaments over the same period and aim to have a positive outcome. I will also devote an hour per day to practice at home and will track and measure my progress weekly.

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I will also enter a Body Attack competition by the end of the 12 months and work hard to demonstrate my best performance. Goal for Football – Rugby Union in Court / Field Sports under Physical Recreation Category: Within 12 months, I will improve my skills in Football – Rugby Union by attending a minimum of 3 training sessions per week and engaging in competitive matches. I will also strive to learn new skills and techniques associated with rugby union, while consistently seeking feedback from coaches and teammates. Additionally, I will commit to attending at least two rugby tournaments within 12 months so that I can compete against a higher level of competition and track my progress against other players my age.

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Goal for Football -Touch Football in Court/Field Sports under Physical recreation Category: To improve my football skills in touch football by participating in a friendly touch football match at least twice a month for 3 months. My goal is to improve my technical skills such as dribbling, tackling, passing and ball control. I will attend a 1-hour touch football training session twice a week and will practice drills at home twice a week for 1 hour each. At the end of 3 months, I will participate in a friendly touch football match against another team to measure my improvement.

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To improve my overall fitness and strength by incorporating a variety of exercises and training methods into my workout routine. My goal is to be able to perform better in all athletic events and to be more resistant to injuries within 6 months. I will attend an athletics clinic or practice with a team twice a week for 2 hours and will incorporate strength and conditioning training into my workout routine for an additional 2 hours per week.

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My goal for Kayaking in Water Sports under Physical recreation is to increase my strength, power, and endurance for kayaking by regularly participating in kayaking sessions for 3 months. Specifically, I will attend kayaking sessions twice a week for two hours each for 3 months and will practice for an additional two hours every week. I will track my progress through kept measurements of my physical performance and compare it with my initial measurements. At the end of the 3 months, I will participate in a local kayaking competition in order to test my improved physical ability and newly acquired kayaking skills.

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To improve my overall hammer throwing skills by participating in at least one local or regional hammer throwing competition within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other hammer throwers and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend a hammer throwing 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 consistency, focus, and mental preparation.

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My goal for Snowboarding in Snow/Winter Activities for Physical Recreation is to learn the fundamentals of snowboarding, perfect my snowboarding skills, and become proficient in alpine snowboarding within 6 months. To accomplish this I will attend snowboarding lessons 3x per week for 1 hour and practice on my own for an additional 1 hour per week. I will track my progress and record any mistakes I make so that I can review these areas for improvement. I will also attend a snowboarding competition at the end of the 6 month period in order to assess my snowboarding skills.

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My goal is to become a certified scuba diver by completing a diving certification program within 3 months. I will join a scuba diving class for 1 to 2 hours per week and practice at home for an additional hour. I will study the safety regulations and dive behaviors thoroughly in order to become an expert scuba diver within 3 months. In addition, I will participate in at least two diving trips to further hone my skills while learning more about underwater life.

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