Award SMART Goals

Explore our collection of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Smart Goals and find your next challenge

My goal for Sailing in Water Sports under the Physical Recreation Category is to become a certified sailor by the end of 3 months. To achieve this goal, I will attend sailing classes at least twice per week for 1 hour each day and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will strive to complete the necessary certification exams within 3 months and take additional practice exams to fully understand and prepare for the examination. I will also join a local sailing club for further practice to complete this certification within the timeframe.

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My goal for Water Skiing in Water Sports under Physical recreation is to develop and expand upon my overall Water Skiing skills by competing in at least one regional Water Skiing event within the next 12 months. I will attend an intermediate Water Skiing class at least twice a week for one hour and practice the skills learned at home for an additional two hours per week. I will participate in regular Water Skiing drills and competitions to further improve my technique, strength, speed and agility on the water. By the end of the 12 months I will strive to demonstrate improved performance, which will be measured by my rankings in regional competitions.

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My goal for Volleyball in Court / Field Sports under Physical Recreation is to improve my overall Volleyball skills by taking part in at least one tournament or competition within 6 months. My goal is to compete against other Volleyball enthusiasts and to improve my performance and technical skills. I will attend and practice at a Volleyball camp twice a week for 1 hour and will practice and watch Volleyball matches at home for an additional 2 hours per week.

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To improve my overall soccer skills by participating in at least one local or regional soccer 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 soccer 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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Goal for Tap in Dance/Gymnastics under Physical Recreation: To advance my tap dance skills by improving my tap improvisation and variations in tempo, rhythm and style within 3 months. I will attend an intermediate tap dance class at least twice a week for 1 hour each and practice for an additional 1 hour per week. I will also take advantage of any workshops or master classes at my studio. I will track my progress by video recordings so I can compare it with my initial movements. At the end of the three months goal period I should be able to demonstrate a high-level of proficiency with different skills including complex patterns and steps.

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My goal for Hiking in Outdoor recreation under Physical recreation Category is to increase my level of physical fitness and challenge my endurance by hiking either solo or in a group at least 3 times a week for 3 months. I will also research various hiking trails in my area and familiarize myself with the terrain and weather conditions. I will use online resources such as AllTrails to track progress and monitor progress including distances hiked and elevation gain. I will document my progress through pictures and short video clips. At the end of the 3 months, I will set a new goal to hike a longer distance and/or a more challenging terrain.

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My goal for Javelin in Athletics under Physical Recreation is to improve my Javelin throwing ability by participating in at least one local Javelin tournament within 6 months. My goal is to increase my accuracy by learning proper techniques for Javelin throwing. I will attend beginner Javelin classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also set specific throw distances that I would like to achieve and monitor my progress against this goal.

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To improve my overall touch football skills by participating in at least one local or regional touch 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 touch 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, and work on developing my teamwork and communication skills to better coordinate with my teammates on the field.

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