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DofE Bronze Physical Element if not sporty

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WhenDoISleep · 16/02/2023 20:46

DS1 is doing his Bronze DofE. He has the volunteer/skill/expedition elements sorted, but is struggling with the physical. Most of the other boys in his school are using weekend sports clubs (football, rugby) for the physical element, but he is not at all sporty and has never done weekend clubs, etc. He has swimming lessons once a week, but is the level below pre-club so only does 0.5 hour rather than the 1 hour per week needed.

He intended to do walking, but when I spoke to him, he admitted he doesn’t think he is going to be motivated enough to do that consistently each week for the 3 months required. I was concerned about the physical element when he signed up as he is struggling with his weight and motivation to be more active. I would much prefer he did something structured, a class or course, but neither of us knows what the best option is.

Does/did anyone have an unsporty DC in a similar position and what did they do for the physical element?

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antipodeancanary · 16/02/2023 20:52

This isn't for you to sort out! Why can he not commit to walking or swimming or 0-5k or anything at all for one hour a week? If he doesn't want to do it, then he won't pass obviously, but is it really that onerous?