PHYSICAL RECREATION

Introduction
Instruction and Assessment
Suggested Activities
Real Life Situations

INTRODUCTION

GOAL

To encourage participation in physical activity and provide an opportunity to improve performance. To appreciate Physical Recreation as an important component of a healthy lifestyle

OBJECTIVE

To have the participant become involved in some form of physical activity leading toward long term involvement. Although the degree of training and leadership required might vary, each person should demonstrate improved performance over the required time frame.

MINIMUM TIME REQUIREMENTS

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participate in one or more physical activities for the required number of weeks.

Demonstrate improved overall performance by:

• Attendance and willingness to become involved during each practical session appropriately attired and equipped.
• Improvement of physical fitness specific to the activity.
• Acquired knowledge of the rules of engagement and game etiquette.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and appreciation of the hazards involved with the activity being undertaken.

To qualify, the minimum number of hours must be achieved, but no more than 2 hours per week can be counted, even if the participant is involved in an intense training activity or a series of tournaments.

At the Silver and Gold levels participants may continue with their previous activities, but must try at least one new activity at each of the two new levels.


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Instruction and Assessment

• Participation sessions are to be coached or supervised by persons knowledgeable and experienced in the activity.
• The form of participation should be approved in advance by the assessor.
• Participants should keep a written record of date and hours spent in participation. Use of a calendar is recommended.
• Methods of monitoring performance can usually be obtained from a physical education teacher or fitness instructor.
  
  
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  SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
  (This list is not comprehensive)

  Aerobics Badminton Baseball Biathlon Basketball Board Sailing Bowling Boxing Broom ball Canoeing Cross-Country Skiing Curling Cycling Dancing Diving Fencing Floor Hockey Football Golf Gymnastics Hang Gilding Hiking Jogging Judo Karate Kayaking Kick Boxing Lacrosse

  Orienteering Racquet Sports Rhythmic Gymnastics Rock Climbing Roller Blading Rowing Rugby Running Sailing Scuba Diving Skate boarding Skating: Ice & Roller Skating Skiing Skipping Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Synchronized Swimming Team Sports Tennis Track & Field Trampolining Volleyball Walking Water Polo Water Skiing Wrestling

  
  
  
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  REAL LIFE SITUATIONS

  Q:I participated in wrestling and running to qualify for my Bronze. May I continue these activities for my Silver?
  A:Yes, but you must participate in at least one new activity for your Silver. The new activity could be taken in addition to wrestling and running, or replace one or both of these activities.

  Q:My friend and I rock climb regularly, can she be my assessor?
  A:Yes, provided that she is an adult who is experienced and knowledgeable in your activity.

  Q:Can I count my two hour game of hockey as Physical Recreation?
  A:Yes, but you may only count the time that you were actually playing (sitting on the bench does not count). For most team sports this comes to about ‡ hour per game.

  Q:I was in an accident and have limited use of my legs. Can I do bowling as my Physical Recreation?
  A:Yes. You may also wish to discuss other potential activities with your doctor or therapist.

  Q:I coach volleyball for my Service, can I play it for my Physical Recreation activity as well?
  A:Yes, as long as the playing occurs at different times from the coaching. It is preferable that you select a completely different activity for each section of the Award.

  Q:Iím playing in a basketball tournament this weekend, can I count all 6 hours that I expect to be playing?
  A:No, only a maximum of two hours may count for any week, however, you should keep track of all the time that is spent on your activity to demonstrate your commitment to it.

  Q:I lift weights, can I count this for my Physical Recreation?
  A:Yes. A weight lifting program should be complemented by an aerobic activity.
  
  
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