Award SMART Goals

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I will also receive feedbacks from my instructors and other competitors and take those into consideration to make sure that I improve. My goal for Motorsports in the Sports Skill category is to become an expert in Motorsports within 6 months. I will do this by participating in at least 2 Motorsports events and dedicating 4 hours a week to practice. I will research Motorsports techniques and rules, attend a professional racing course, and practice driving with an experienced racer at least one hour each week. I will also read related books and magazines to be up to date with the latest news and information in the motorsports field. I will document my progress and ask for feedback from seasoned racers to ensure that I reach my goal within the 6 months time frame.

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Goal for Assisting Organisation Caring for Neglected Animals e.g. RSPCA in Animal Welfare under Voluntary Service Category: To increase my knowledge and experience with animal welfare by volunteering with RSPCA for at least 4 hours per week for 12 months. During this period, I will participate in activities such as assisting with animal care in the shelter and out in the community, learning how to recognise signs of animal welfare cases, attending veterinary clinics to learn about preventative care, and attending public events to spread awareness on animal welfare. I will also use my social media channels to inform the public about the work that RSPCA is doing to care for neglected animals.

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My goal for Flying in Sports related under Skills category is to improve my overall flying skills by achieving at least a basic pilot’s license within 12 months. To achieve this goal, I will participate in at least 4 one-hour flight sessions per week and practice flying for an additional 4 hours at home each week. I will also attend an optional group class at a flight school once a month to review the lessons I am learning to ensure I reach my pilot’s license.

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My goal is to improve my dancing skills by improving my choreography and technique in Dance Theory for Sports. I will attend Dance Theory class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week for the next 3 months. I will also participate in at least one Dance Theory competition or performance within the next 3 months. By doing this, I will be able to improve my technical and creative abilities in Dance Theory to help me better understand and perform movements within dance-related sports.

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This will help me complete my goal by end of 12 months. Goal: Within 3 months, I will improve my sports equipment making and maintenance skills by attending a hands-on workshop that teaches young people 14-18 years old sports equipment making and maintenance techniques. I will practice the techniques learned in the workshop for 2 hours a week. At the end of 3 months, I will design, build and maintain a complete set of sports equipment that has been approved by a qualified instructor.

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My goal for Sports Ground Maintenance in Sports related under Skills Category for teenagers aged 14 to 18 is to improve my overall ground maintenance skills by gaining experience through hands on training within 3 months. I will attend a local sports grounds maintenance class on the weekends for 1 hour and will practice additional techniques at home for 2 hours per week. I will research best practices for sport ground maintenance and participate in a local sports grounds maintenance volunteer program to gain practical experience. I will create a portfolio of the sports grounds maintenance work I have done that I can reference in the future.

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My goal is to improve my sports related skills within 3 months. I will develop my flexibility, agility, coordination and speed by participating in sports activities for at least 3 hours per week. I will practice and refine a varied range of sports skills by attending sports workshops, classes or joining a local sports team. I will also research and practice new sports activities that I am interested in. By the end of the 3 months, I will be able to perform at an advanced level of sport related skills.

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My goal for Sports Officiating in Sports related under Skills Category is to become a certified sports official in a specific sport within 3 months. To achieve this goal, I will attend a certified sports officiating class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. I will also participate in at least one sports officiating event to gain further experience and expertise in the sport. By the end of this 3-month period, I will have obtained certification and be a qualified sports official.

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