Award SMART Goals

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I will document my progress and review all feedback from the instructors and others. A Goal for Coaching in Sports related to teens 14-18 years old, to be completed within 3, 6 or 12 months, could be: To improve my coaching skills in order to give more valuable advice to the athletes I work with, by completing a sports coaching certification program within 12 months. I will attend a coaching class once a week for 2 hours, and study for an additional 2 hours per week in order to review course materials and gain additional knowledge in the area of sports coaching. I will also attend and observe at least 3 games of my sport of choice, to observe and gain insights into different coaching techniques and styles. At the end of each month, I will document my progress and write a reflection on what I learned.

Skills, Performance, Other

Goal for Drama and Theatre Skills in Performance under Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old and to be completed within 3 months: To improve my overall Drama and Theatre Skills by actively participating in a school or community theatre production within 3 months. My goal is to gain knowledge and experience of the processes of theatre production by collaborating with fellow performers, theatre technicians and the director. I will attend every rehearsal (3-4 sessions/week) on time and practice memorising lines and portraying the character I am assigned to. By the end of the 3 months I will be able to decisively recall all of my lines, perform basic blocking with confidence, and have a thorough understanding of the overall theatre production process.

Skills, Performance, Costume Study

My goal for Circus Skills in Performance under the Skills Category is to successfully master one acrobatic skill within 3 months and to present it in a live performance within 6 months. I will take an acrobatic class twice a week for 1.5 hours each session. Additionally, I will dedicate 1 hour, at least four days a week, to practice the skill at home.

Baton Twirling, Skills, Performance

Goal: To improve my overall Baton Twirling skills and create a performance routine by attending classes twice a week and practicing for an additional 3 hours per week for 6 months. I will focus on increasing my technical and artistic skills and by the end of the 6 month period will strive to be ready for a performance showcase and/or competition.

Skills, Performance, Acting

Additionally, I will read 3 articles per month on how to improve my BodyAttack skills and techniques. My goal for Costume Study in Performance under Skills Category is to increase my costume make and design ability by creating three costumes for performance within three months. Specifically, I will spend two hours a week researching techniques and patterns to create the costumes. In addition, I will attend costume making workshops in person or online, and read five fashion-related articles a month to gain comprehensive knowledge in costume design. Finally, I will attend three fashion shows to evaluate the work of professional designers and apply what I learnt to my costume designs.

Skills, Performance, Conjuring and Magic

I will track my progress and enhance my competitiveness by participating in online Body Attack challenges or tutorials. My goal is to become proficient in puppetry in performance by participating in at least one full-length puppetry show within 6 months. I will attend a puppetry class once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour a week. I will research various aspects of puppetry performance and experiment with different types of puppets and materials to find the most suitable for my own style. I will track my progress, set achievable stretching goals and participate in puppet challenges to enhance my performance.

Skills, Performance, Drama and Theatre Skills

Goal: Within the next 6 months, I will demonstrate mastery of the fundamentals of conjuring and magic in performance by mastering two tricks a month, attending two weekly sessions of magician practice with a qualified instructor for 1 hour and dedicating 1 hour a day practicing at home. I will challenge myself to participate in one performance within next 6 months, to demonstrate my acquired skills.

Skills, Performance, Circus Skills

To increase my proficiency in Other Performance Skills by completing at least one challenging performance piece within 3 months. I will attend Class in Other Performance Skills twice a week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also study online to review skills and techniques, join online practice sessions, and take part in online contests or challenges. By the end of 3 months, I will have achieved an advanced level of knowledge, skill and understanding in Other Performance Skills.

Skills, Performance, Puppetry