{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis section is all about inspiring young people to achieve greater physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle through participation and involvement in physical activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere really is an activity for everyone, even if you don\u0027t consider yourself sporty. It\u0027s just about finding one that excites and interests you enough to follow through with.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might want to try something completely new, or you might prefer to develop in an area you\u0027re already pursuing like a specific sport or general fitness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember: lots of the activities you\u0027re already completing through Scouts \u2013 like canoeing, caving, rock climbing, rowing, sailing or walking \u2013 could be a great match.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants can choose any sport, dance or fitness activity \u2013 in short, anything that requires a sustained level of energy and physical activity. For example, playing a sport regularly and showing personal improvement would count. However, learning to be a coach in the same sport would be a skills section activity, whilst being a volunteer coach counts for the volunteering section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EChecklist\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe activity is suitable for the physical section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure it\u0027s a physical activity rather than a skill! 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