Encouraging healthy behaviors has benefits, not only for participants but also for their communities, whether through improved health, or active participation in team activities. This Section specifically aims to improve the health, team skills, self-esteem and confidence of participants.

 

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL RECREATION

• Ball sports - football, rugby, volleyball, basketball, cricket, golf, tennis

• Athletics - running, jumping, throwing, biathlon, triathlon, decathlon

• Water sports - canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water polo, diving, kite boarding, sailing

• Martial arts - karate, judo, kickboxing, boxing, taekwondo, kendo

• Animal sports - horse riding, polo 

 

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Bronze - At least 3 months

• Silver - At least 6 months 

• Gold - At least 12 months 

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Contact your Award Office for more examples of the Physical Recreation activities you can do, and to sign up for the Award.