The aim of the Physical Recreation Section is to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity. This section offers a wide range of programmes in the belief that involvement in some form of enjoyable physical activity is essential for physical well-being and can give a lasting sense of achievement and satisfaction.

In this section you are required to participate in a physical activity and show progression and achievement over a period of time. There are 3 stages in the Physical Recreation Section:

• Initial Briefing: The period of involvement should start with an intial briefing with an appropriate instructor / mentor / supervisor
• Monitoring Progress: Goals and progress should be monitored at periodic intervals throughout the duration of the activity and revised accordingly.
• Final Review: The skills, progress and quality of experience are reviewed prior to you and the assessor completing your Record Book.

The time requirements for this section vary depending on the Level of the Award undertaken. For full information visit the official Duke of Edinburgh's Award website at http://www.theaward.org.

Suitable physical activities include: aerobics, badminton, cricket, fives, lacrosse, skiing, walking, yoga and many others.