Award SMART Goals

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My goal is to improve my cricket skills by participating in at least one cricket tournament within 3 months. I will join a local cricket club and attend their practices twice a week for an hour, and will also practice at home for an additional two hours per week. I will work to further my mastery of cricket techniques and to increase my overall confidence in the sport. I will also focus on building my physical endurance to ensure that I am capable of competing in games for the duration of a cricket match.

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Goal for Triple jump in Athletics under Physical recreation, for teenagers 14-18 years old, to be achieved within 3 months: To increase my triple jump distance and on-site technical skills by 20%, I will attend one track & field coaching session per week and practice twice a week at home with a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 2 hours of each practice. Within 3 months I will participate in at least one local track & field event and use the data obtained to evaluate my progress.

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To improve my Line Dance skills by learning at least 5 popular line dances such as Electric Slide, Tush Push and Watermelon Crawl, by practicing the proper technique and footwork, My goal is to be able to perform these line dances confidently and in sync with the music, within 6 months. I will attend a country dance class or workshop once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. I will seek out extra help from more experienced dancers and professionals to enhance my learning experience.

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My goal for Skiing in Snow/Winter Activities under Physical Recreation is to improve my overall skiing level by participating in a skiing competition or performance within 3 months. My goal is to compete against other ski enthusiasts and to improve my technique, accuracy, and control in different types of snow conditions. I will participate in skiing lessons twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also watch ski instructional videos and participate in sledding, tubing and snowboarding activities to gain knowledge and skills to improve my overall skiing level.

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My goal is to become proficient in canoeing by participating in at least one canoeing competition or performance within 6 months. I will attend canoeing classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will work on improving my endurance, agility, spatial orientation, technique and confidence in the water. Additionally, I will strive to learn about advanced canoeing techniques, such as advanced steering, water safety, and maneuvering through rushing waters. By the end of the 6 months, I expect to have developed a deeper appreciation for canoeing and improved my overall performance in the sport.

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