The Physical Recreation section of the Award encourages young people to participate in sport and other physical recreation for the improvement of health, fitness and wellbeing.
Encouraging healthy behaviours 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 team skills, self-esteem and confidence of participants, which in turn can help improve both their physical and mental health.
Examples of Physical Recreation:
- Ball sports – football, rugby, volleyball, basketball, cricket, golf, tennis
- Athletics – running, jumping, throwing, decathlon
- Water sports – canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water polo, diving, kite boarding
- Winter sports – skiing, snowboarding, curling, bobsleigh, ice hockey
- Martial arts – karate, judo, kickboxing, boxing, taekwondo, kendo
