Award SMART Goals

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My goal for Rock Climbing in Outdoor Recreation under Physical Recreation is to reach an Advanced Climbing skill level within 12 months. To achieve this, I will climb outdoors at least twice a week for 1-2 hours for the duration of 12 months, with my climbing gym visits increasing to 3 times per week including practising on their bouldering walls. I will also watch YouTube tutorials and attend seminars and workshops related to climbing outside of my gym visits in order to develop my technical skill level and safety knowledge surrounding rock climbing.

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My goal for Keep Fit in Gym / Personal Programs under Physical recreation for teenagers 14-18 years old is to improve my overall physical fitness level by participating in one Keep Fit class each week for 12 months. I will track and measure my progress by tracking my time for different activities and will aim to increase my overall amount of time spent working out over the 12 months. I will consistently strive to improve the intensity and difficulty of my workouts to ensure a higher level of fitness by the end of the twelve months.

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My goal for Ice Skating in Snow / Winter Activities under Physical recreation is to achieve basic & intermediate proficiency levels in Ice Skating within 3 months. I will attend ice skating practices 3 times a week for an average of 1 hour per session. I will also practice ice skating at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will watch instructional videos and articles about ice skating to enhance my understanding and performance. I will measure my progress by tracking the amount of time I am comfortable on the ice and the manoeuvres I am capable of performing.

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To improve my overall Oztag skills by participating in at least one local or regional Oztag 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 Oztag 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 handball skills by participating in at least one local or regional handball 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 handball 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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My goal for Art/ Architecture Appreciation in Arts and Design under Skills Category is to deepen my understanding of art and architecture by researching and analyzing two pieces of art or architecture from different periods for 12 months. I will visit a local museum, gallery or cultural center to view the works and will research the artworks or structures from different eras and their stylistic influences. Additionally, I will create two written pieces that explain how the art or structures reflect their historical and cultural contexts. Finally, I will attend an art or architecture lecture and discuss the pieces with an art/architecture expert.

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To improve my overall country dancing skills by participating in at least one local or regional country dance competition or performance within 12 months. My goal is to compete against other country dancers and to improve my overall performance and technical skills. I will attend country dance class or workshop twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. In addition, I will work on perfecting my routines and practicing in front of an audience by performing in local events, or participate in rehearsals to have the competition experience.

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My goal for Rowing in Water Sports under Physical Recreation is to compete in a local rowing race within 6 months. I will attend weekly rowing classes at a local gym or club to gain the necessary technical skills and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also participate in at least two local rowing competitions to gain valuable experience of competing and to improve my overall efficiency and performance.

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To improve my overall Futsal skills by participating in at least one local or regional Futsal 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 Futsal 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 Film and Video Making in Communication under skills category is to create and produce a 5-minute amateur film within 6 months. I will collaborate with my peers to create a storyboard, produce and film the scene, and edit the video with professional software. I will research and utilize cinema techniques and principles, such as light settings, camera angles, and montage and post-production to achieve a high-quality video. Furthermore, I will create and implement a social media plan to market, promote, and disseminate my video. Through this project, I will gain knowledge and experience in the fields of communication and film-making.

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​​ My goal for Hammer in Athletics under Physical recreation category is to significantly improve my hammer throwing technique, establish a personal record, and place in the top 3 of a local or regional hammer throwing completion within 3 months. To successfully reach this goal, I will dedicate at least two hours a week to practicing my hammer throwing technique. I will also participate in Hammer technique training workshops and attend local hammer throwing competitions to watch and learn more about the sport.

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My goal for Orienteering in Outdoor Recreation under Physical Recreation is to become proficient in navigation skills by completing five recreational orienteering courses within 3 months. I will practice my compass navigation and map reading skills twice a week for two hours by taking a route from a marked map to a specific destination. I will challenge myself by competing in local recreational orienteering competitions at least once a month to assess my improvement in navigating skills.

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I will also regularly monitor my progress, adjust my exercises and nutrition accordingly, and use supplemental training if necessary. My goal for Walking in Athletics under the Physical recreation category is to improve my 10K running time by at least 5% within 3 months. I will achieve this by participating in at least two 10K running competitions or other related running events each week, and will do additional training with cross-training which includes regular outdoor walking for an hour, three times a week. I will focus on stretching, stride, and footwork as well as monitoring my progress, making adjustments to my exercises and nutrition, and using additional training methods if needed.

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Additionally I will attend any open house events, competitions or performances in order to increase my overall understanding of the sport and to observe other participants in the sport. My goal for Gymnastics in Dance/Gymnastics under Physical recreation is to improve my overall tumbling and floor skills by competing in one tumbling or floor routine competition or performance within 6 months. My goal is to become more agile and confident in my tumbling and floor skills. I will attend gymnastics classes two times a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Additionally, I will attend any open house events, competitions or performances in order to become more familiar with proper technique and execution of skills.

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To improve my overall Rugby Union skills by participating in at least one local or regional Rugby Union 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 Rugby Union 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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My goal for Funk in Dance / Gymnastics under Physical Recreation is to learn advanced Funk dance steps and to perform them in at least one public showcase within 6 months. I will attend Funk dance classes 2-3 times a week for 1-2 hours and will practice the steps at home for an additional 30 minutes per day. By the end of the 6 months, I will be able to confidently perform the advanced Funk dance steps I have learned and share my passion for Funk dance with others.

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Goal for Boxing in Martial Arts/Self Defence based around Physical Recreation for teenagers aged 14-18 years old and to be achieved within 3 months; To improve my fundamental boxing skills within 3 months and achieve a satisfactory boxing technique score during a formal assessment. I will attend formal boxing lessons twice a week for 1 hour and will practice basic boxing skills at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will also create a boxing training schedule and will track my progress regularly. At the end of the 3 month period, I will strive to reach a boxing technique score of 70% on the formal assessment.

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My goal for Netball in Court / Field Sports under Physical recreation is to enhance my overall netball skills and compete at least one netball competition within 3 months. I will attend netball classes once a week for 2 hours along with 2 hours of practice each week at home. I will focus on developing and honing my shooting, passing, and dribbling techniques to improve my netball skills. Additionally, I will partake in half-court drills to enhance and hone my agility, quickness and footwork on the court.

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My goal for Softball in Court/Field Sports under Physical Recreation is to improve my overall softball skills by participating in a softball camp within 6 months. My goal is to improve my on-field abilities and technical skills. I will attend softball practice twice a week for 1.5 hours and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will also attend a softball camp where I will practice with a coach for 3 hours per day and participate in a tournament to assess my improvement.

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