Introduction to The Activity

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Getting involved in a series of customized and collaborative basketball activities.

Focus

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Addressed Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.
2. Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth.
3. Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.
4. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.
5. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.
6. Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.

CAS Hours

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CAS Stages

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Investigation and Preparation

• Watch and study basketball teamwork skills on YouTube
• Contacting and organizing my friends to collaboratively spend time together

Action

Actively participating in the following basketball activities:

1. 4-on-4 games
2. 1-on-1 games
3. Free throws
4. Three point shooting

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Reflections

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Engaging in basketball with friends provides an opportunity to delve into both physical activity and social connectivity. It demands a substantial degree of teamwork, cooperation, and strategic planning.

The basketball court becomes a microcosm of life's challenges. In every pass, dribble, and shot, we witness the importance of coordination and communication - attributes that extend beyond the sport itself to a profound level. The ability to conduct plays and make quick decisions on the court mirrors my teammates' and my capacity to navigate real-world challenges. Furthermore, friendships also have the chance to be reinforced through this shared experience.

Having sufficient time and space to develop my skills through constant reflection and execution allowed me to improve my teamwork skills and vision on the court. A 3-hour session required physical perseverance and commitment, and playing with full attention and a prepared mindset contributed to my overall personal improvement.

Not only is the importance of teamwork emphasized in basketball, but it is also a central component of many other sports as well as domains in life. This chance to physically engage in teamwork building challenged me to reflect on the lack of importance given to collaborative skills in traditional education systems around the world. Either way, participating in group-based activities like basketball did effecitvely tackle that issue and encourage individuals to learn how one can grow and develop themselves through teamwork.

Throughout the process, ethics played an important role. Apart from always complying with the rules of the game and being honest when a foul should be called or when the ball goes out of bounds, I also avoided any form of demotivating behavior or speeches towards anyone, which is surprisingly common in competitive sports. I believe that it should act as a platform for all of us to develop both mentally and physically, and that can only be achieved through a positive and encouraging environment.