Physical Recreation
The Programme
Requirements
Young people are required to select an activity and follow it regularly for at least an hour per week in their leisure time over the following minimum periods of time:
Bronze choice is at least 3 months or 6 months.
Silver choice is at least 4 months or 6 months, or for direct Silver Entrants 12 months.
Gold choice is at least 5 months or 12 months or for direct Gold Entrants 18 months.
Participants must show improvement of overall performance, acquire knowledge of the rules and safety requirements and an appreciation of hazards involved in their chosen Physical Recreation.
Getting yourself involved in a physical activity may:
- start you on a life long interest in a new activity
- lead you to a healthier lifestyle
- introduce you to a new group of people
Some examples of different activities you can do for your Physical Recreation are ...
| Racquet games | badminton, tennis etc |
| Team games | basketball, hockey, volleyball etc |
| Martial arts | judo, karate etc |
| Personal pursuits | athletics, aerobics, weights etc |
| Dancing | ballroom, line dancing, jazz ballet etc |
| Water sports | diving, water skiing, swimming etc |
| And ... | golf, yoga, skateboarding etc |