Tennis is one of my biggest talents and passions, it is a sport that I enjoy playing, from swinging the racket simultaneously to making high level strategies. This sport has influenced my development in my personal life as well, because it has gave me a great decision-making skill during the most pressured moments that will determine who would come out on top in a match. Tennis is not just about wanting to win in competitions, the process behind it can be very challenging. I have to push my limits train as hard as possible and demand more from myself everyday to reach my full potential.
CAS Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
As part of my fitness routine, I took on running as a way to improve my endurance and overall athletic performance. While I have always been comfortable in this type of exercise, pushing myself to run longer distances and refine my technique was a new challenge. Maintaining consistency in training required discipline, but over time, I saw significant improvement in my stamina and efficiency. This experience reinforced the importance of perseverance and self-improvement in any physical activity.
CAS Learning outcomes:
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth.
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.
Trying out pickleball was an exciting and refreshing experience. When I signed up for pickleball on Sports Day, I saw it as a fun opportunity to try something new while still applying my tennis skills. While my background in tennis gave me an advantage in hand-eye coordination, adapting to the different techniques and pace of the game was a challenge. Playing regularly helped me improve my reflexes, strategy, and teamwork, especially in doubles matches. It was a great way to stay active, have fun, and engage with new people while developing my skills in a new sport.
CAS Learning outcomes:
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth.
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.
Signing up for basketball on Sports Day was a thrilling challenge. While my main sport is tennis, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and test my skills in a fast-paced team environment. Adjusting to the physicality and quick decision-making required in basketball was tough, but I embraced the challenge and focused on contributing to my team. Through teamwork, strategy, and perseverance, we competed hard and had a great time. This experience reinforced the importance of adaptability and collaboration in sports.
CAS Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.
Growing up watching football, I developed a deep passion for the sport. Signing up for football on Sports Day was a chance to finally take that passion from the screen to the field. While my experience in tennis gave me agility and coordination, football required a different kind of teamwork, strategy, and endurance. Playing in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment was both challenging and rewarding. I improved my passing, positioning, and communication skills, all while enjoying the thrill of the game. This experience reminded me why I love the sport and reinforced the importance of teamwork and adaptability.
CAS Learning outcomes:
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth.
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.