Get Fit With Your Friends!

Hey fitness fans! Ready to have a blast and get fit with your friends? The Physical Recreation section of the Award is the perfect way to turn workouts into fun, social adventures. From team sports to dance-offs, there’s something for everyone. Grab your besties, choose your favorite activities, and start making awesome memories while getting healthy together. Let’s get moving and have fun!  

Team Sports – Like Basketball 

• Activity Idea: Form a school team or a casual group for pickup games. Practice together during lunch breaks or after school. Organize pickup games with other classes, or just other students. 

• Example SMART Goal: I’ll play pickup games with my Buddy and four friends. We’ll practice during lunch breaks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. My goal is to win at least 50% of our pickup games by the end of the semester by improving dribbling and shooting skills. 

• ORB Category: Court/Field Sports 

• ORB Subcategory: Basketball 

• Example Assessor: School basketball coach/Gym teacher 

Individual Sports – Like Track and Field 

• Activity Idea: Train together for different events like the 100 metre, relays, or long-distance running. Participate in school meets as a group, supporting each other. 

• Example SMART Goal: I will be joining the track and field club, training for our 800 metre event. I’ll do this by improving my stamina during runs before school and improving my strength during phys. Ed. My goal is to improve my personal best times by at least 10% by the end of the semester. I’ll do activities like sprint challenges, relay races, and endurance games with them to improve. 

• ORB Category: Athletics 

• ORB Subcategory: Track and Field 

• Example Assessor: School track and field coach/Gym teacher 

Fitness Activities – Like Yoga 

• Activity Idea: Join a yoga class on the weekends or after school with your friends, siblings, and other students. 

• Example SMART Goal: I’ll join a weekend yoga class, attending classes every Saturday and Sunday. My goal is to improve my flexibility and balance, aiming to hold each pose for 30 seconds longer by the end of the semester.  

• ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs 

• ORB Subcategory: Yoga 

• Example Assessor: Yoga instructor 

Basketball became an outlet where Jon could clear his head after a long day at school. Looking forward to playing games was a motivation to stay dedicated to developing stronger skills. Jon believes that the time he spent practicing through the Award has contributed to his acceptance on his school team!

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