Month: November 2019

First session

LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.

What risks have I taken as part of this activity?

This is my first time taking a class in boxing, i chose it since i’ve been wanting to do it for a while, however put it off as it was a risk for me at the time. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and try something new and i really enjoyed the first session.

What new skills have I developed in this activity?

We worked on our forms, the basic punches and how to properly stand. Even though it was the first session I really liked the class and how it made me feel. It is also a good form of exercise as it helps with getting your heart rate up and it also is fun at the same time. As the sessions went on, i think it got more interesting and fun to participate in and also got me more tired. I am looking forward to going to more classes and I think I might continue boxing for season 3 and 4 depending on my schedule.

Mid session

LO4-Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences

 

Final session

LO5-Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively.

Through this experience I had learnt to work with the others around me, since it was a beginners class, we were all mostly in the same place and we could all help each other in improving our skills to benefit everyone. Although there were some challenges- some had more developed skills which would make it more difficult to do the activities- I think I worked through it to really develop my skills because it was an activity I had been wanting to do for a long time. I think I was responsible in making contributions and generally doing the activities while not complaining about them. I personally felt that I benefited from the activity because I acquired a new skill and will continue to do this sport in my free time.

What can I do in the future to be a more effective team player?

I think generally being encouraging and helping people in your team when they need it in order to enable them to develop and gain skills. Finding a role within your team that allows you to do what you do well. This will help you make a meaningful contribution – and increase your chances of doing a great job.

First session

LO2- Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.

Mid session

LO4-Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences

How did I show perseverance and commitment in this activity?

Softball was early in the morning, twice a week and I had made an effort in trying to come to each session on time while also enjoying the new skills we were learning and developing. I think the hardest thing is that it was that early in the morning however I think it was nice since it was still dark outside and it was chilly. We were all tired but we pushed through even played a few games together and helped each other when needed.

How did I maintain my motivation for this activity?

Firstly I think it was because of the people around me, a few of my friends were also doing this activity and we all had the same skill level, it was nice to encourage each other and even help each other to improve our skills. Even simple things like sharing the cab to school with my friend early in the morning was a nice thing to look forward to, especially looking forward to catching the ball or hitting the ball with the bat. I think the sheer will of me wanting to develop my softball skills was my highest motivation, because I truly wanted to get better.

Final session

LO1-Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth.

What previous experience have I had with an activity like this?

I had done softball in PE in middle school and even highschool and enjoyed the unit. We never went into that much depth of the rules and strategies but it had always intrigued me, which is why I had decided to pursue the sport in my free time. I had fun during class and wanted to do it again.

What would I like to improve?

I think I would like to further develop my skills in softball such as my batting skills. I think i did improve during the sessions, but I definitely could do better. I would also like to improve my motivation with this activity since it started to get less and les towards the end of the activity since classwork started to pile up as well. It did get harder to attend the sessions however I continued to go to the sessions when I reminded myself on how much I wanted to do it.