REFLECTION ON WALKATHON

Walkathon is a new activity which was held in my school. This activity gave chance to all the students of my school to be physically fit. Basically the organization of this activity was done by all DP students under the guidance of our CAS advisor, Jackson Joy. Different students had different role to perform such as arrangement of glucose, water ,first aid, doctors , ambulance etc.

The walk was of 5km for both MYP and DP students whereas the walk for PYP students was of 3km. However every student participated actively and had tried their level best to walk continuously without taking rest in between of the way.

Firstly, we DP students started the walk after listening to the rules and instruction. As we started we realized that it was not an easy task as we were getting tired a lot and our legs were paining. But still none of us stopped although everyone’s speed was differencing. Someone was ahead or someone behind.

When I started the walk I was very active for first 3km and I was walking at the same speed with my friend but after that I could not keep up with that same speed but I continued to walk.

My aim was to participate and complete the walk of 5km. I did not think of winning or losing instead I felt that participation by following rules and regulation is much more important.

The learning outcome is that I have understood that I have a strength to walk for 5km and more. Also I have come to know that walking collaboratively encourages and does not make me feel tired or an idea of giving up. The ethical issue involved in this activity is that it did not harm anyone nor it has polluted the environment. Instead it helped everyone in maintaining their health. This is a major issue of concern nowadays as everyone’s lifestyle is changing rapidly. Today everyone's attraction is towards fast-food, technology etc. The craze of games, exercises have been declining. Therefore Walkathon has given chance for everyone to be physically fit.