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RECREATIONAL SPORTSRecreational sports are more about fun or fitness than about competition. These are sports you can do alone or with friends as a way to have fun or relieve stress. The opportunities for women to participate in sports have never been greater than they are today and many women have been recognized for their skill. Participating in a wide variety of sports will help keep your body fit and give you many hours of enjoyment.

THINGS TO KNOW AND DOComplete the Task, plus the number of tasks listed in each section.

Choose one recreational sport from each group listed that interests you and do the following:

• Find out about any special training or equipment needed for that sport.

• Learn any rules and etiquette that apply to the sport.

• Spend at least one hour participating in the sport.

TaskComplete the following task.

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1 BODY BASICS CHOICE TASK

1 SOUL QUEST CHOICE TASK

1 OTHERS CHOICE TASK

INDOOR FITNESS OUTDOOR ADVENTUREGroup Games

Board Games

Bowling

Billiards

Baggo

Ping Pong

Horse Back Riding

Aerobics

Zumba

Skating

Skiing

Surfing

Track and Field

Gymnastics

Croquet

Frisbee Golf

Fishing

Horseshoes

Shuffleboard

Tetherball

Tennis

Archery

White Water

Rafting

Back Packing

Geocaching

Riflery

Kayaking

High Ropes/Zipline

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Mind MattersComplete at least TWO of the following tasks.

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Body BasicsComplete at least ONE of the following tasks.

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1. RESEARCH THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD.

What are the risks and dangers?

2. THE RIGHT SHOES CAN IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND HELP YOU TO AVOID INJURIES.

Find out how to choose the best sports shoe for at least TWO of the activities you selected inTask.

1. FIND A LOCAL GROUP OR CLUB THAT FOCUSES ON ONE OF THE RECREATIONAL SPORTS LISTED INTASK.

Arrange to visit or invite a speaker to come to one of your meetings. Have the speaker explain the benefits of the sport, how to become proficient, and any challenges for participating.

2. ATTEND A RECREATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION.

It can be any sport that is not a racquet or team sport. Pay special attention to the number of women represented and whether they compete separately from men. Discuss your observations with your troop or leader.

3. MANY OF THE SPORTS LISTED INTASK ARE OLYMPIC EVENTS.

Choose one event and learn about a woman who competes in that event.

4. MAKE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME AND PLAY IT WITH YOUR TROOP OR A GROUP OF FRIENDS.

5. WHAT ARE SOME PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS GAINED FROM PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL SPORTS.

Of the four recreational sports you chose, which did you enjoy the most? Why?

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pitchK_queen Last game of the seaon. So proud of our team. #teamgoals #unity #theygotgame

coach_bailey Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. Proud of you ladies.

emmalou17 Awesome season!

MollyWags8 We rocked the diamond!

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1. PLAN A RECREATIONAL SPORTS DAY FOR YOUR CORPS OR NEIGHBORHOOD.

2. LEAD RECREATIONAL SPORTS FOR THE CHILDREN WHO ATTEND VBS AT YOUR CORPS.

3. MAKE AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE INFOGRAPHIC, VIDEO, PAMPHLET, ETC. TO WARN OTHERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD.

OthersComplete at least ONE of the following tasks.

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Soul QuestComplete at least ONE of the following tasks.

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1. ALL ATHLETES GET DISCOURAGED AT TIMES.

Find a Scripture that inspires you to keep going. Use it to make a tee shirt to wear when you practice or play your chosen sport. There are many to select from. Here are a few to consider.

• Isaiah 40:29-31

• Hebrews 12:11-13

• Colossians 3:23-24

• 1 Timothy 4:8

2. BUILDING STRENGTH AND SKILL IN ANY SPORT REQUIRES TRAINING.

In 2 Timothy 2, Paul speaks of building spiritual strength. Do the following:

• Read the chapter. Pay special attention to verses 22-26 (printed to the right from The Message for your convenience).

• Underline the things we are to avoid and circle the things we should do instead.

• Highlight one thing that is the hardest for you. Make a personal plan of how you will accomplish this.

“Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey. You never know how or when God might sober them up with a change of heart and a turning to the truth, enabling them to escape the Devil’s trap, where they are caught and held captive, forced to run his errands.”

2 Timothy 2:22-26 (MSG)

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Global Impact of Sportswww.unicef.org/publications/files/5571_SPORT_EN.pdf

Check out the free sample to see whether the Sports Good News Bible study resource you can use.www.biblesociety.org.uk/latest/news/sports-themed-bibles-for-olympic-athletes/

Recreational Sports on Pinterestwww.pinterest.com/sagirlguards/recreational-sports/

If you are working on the Catherine Booth Award, take photos to share with the Review Committee.

Enroll in a formal class of a recreational sport (not a team sport) sponsored by a school, club or organization. The class should involve at least eight hours of instruction and play. Show evidence of successfully completing the class with a certificate, instructor’s signature, photos or skill demonstration.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Project(s)Complete the following project.

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AppsSports Rules is a reference for the rules for 19 popular sports.http://thepegeekapps.com/SportsRules/

Sports Rules & News includes rules of top sports played globally, including: football, cricket, tennis, golf, volleyball, and table tennis.www.appbrain.com/app/sports-rules-news-free/com.sports.rulesf

WebsitesRecreational Sports Rules for Bowling, Ultimate Frisbee, and Wally Ballwww.byui.edu/activities/sports/recreational-sports/sport-rules

Additional Resources

If you enjoyed this activity, find out how to put it to work. Talk to your school counselor about career opportunities that would allow you to use your new skills. What can you do now to help you prepare for a related job in the future?

Here are several careers related to this emblem. There are many others.

• Coach

• PE Teacher

• Sports Medicine/Therapist

Looking AheadSports Injuries Handout from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sports_Injuries/default.asp

Surprising Facts About Sports Injurieswww.safekids.org/sites/default/files/documents/ 2013%20Sports.pdf

Safety Tips and Handout Sheets for Leaders and Participantswww.safekids.org/sports

Church Sports & Recreation Ministerswww.csrm.org/devotionals

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