 
Is football your thing? Would you like it to be one of your two chosen sports for your Physical Recreation badge? If so, then why not use this Supaskills resource to ‘tackle’ the challenge?!
To view the badge requirements for the Scout Physical Recreation Badge, click here
There are basically seven activities that you will need to do to get your badge. These are listed below, with links underneath them to help you with these. Why not tell your Leader about this resource and ask if you whole Troop can do the badge together? It will be a lot of fun and you can impress each other with your knowledge of football!
The requirements
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Take part regularly in two active sports or physical pursuit activities for which you do not already hold an Activity Badge.
Thinking about football?
Click here to find our why the game can be so much fun.
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Show a commitment to your sport or pursuit for an extended period. The assessor will be looking for a minimum involvement of an hour a week, or half a day a month.
Supaskills has ten core competencies. Why not try a new one each week? Click here to find out more
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Be able to demonstrate that you have reached a reasonable level of skill in your sport or pursuit, and show evidence that you have improved.
You might be football mad, think you are the next Owen or have only played a couple of times in the park. Whatever your experience, click here to see how you can track your progress. You'll be amazed at how quickly you improve. Click Here
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Explain to the assessor the rules, laws or guidelines that govern your sports or pursuits
Think you know all the rules of football? Click here to see if you really do.
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Demonstrate to the assessor any preparations you make before taking part in your sport or pursuit. These may include any special equipment or clothes required and warm-up and warm-down routines.
How should you prepare for a game of football? Stretching, exercising and eating the right food are all part of a professional footballer's lifestyle. Want to find out more? Click here Make sure you are wearing the right kit from head to boot. Click here
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Choose one of the following two activities: |
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Act as an official, such as a referee, linesman or umpire in a game organised for the group.
Referees often have a tough job. How do you become the best? Read more about Referees from the Football Association, click here |
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Demonstrate to a group of young people some of the skills or knowledge you have developed, and encourage them to try the sport or pursuit.
Why not show your Troop some of the new skills you have learnt through the Supaskills website? For examples of these click here
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Choose one of the following two activities:
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Know the names and performances of two international, national or local sports personalities. Be able to discuss what they have achieved within the sport or pursuit.
Choose your favourite footballers and find out more. Craig Johnston, who developed the Supaskills website and created the Predator boot, has had an eventful career. Find out more here |
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Show you have further developed your interest in the sport or pursuit through studies on your own, using books, videos or magazines.
There is so much information available on football, from footballers autobiographies to websites and weekly magazines. Find some examples of these by searching on Google click here. |
Supaskills can also help you with your Fitness Challenge badge. Click here for the badge requirements.
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