Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in bett. How to be a merit badge counselor october 6, 2016 bryan wendell merit badges, scouting 101, scouting tips 23 the merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in scouting. The fitness activity badge is designed to make webelos more aware of good physical fitness, and what proper food and rest can do for him. Personal fitness merit badge pamphlet, spanish scout shop. Personal fitness merit badge summer camp prerequisites. Athletics merit badge boy scouts of america wiki fandom. Talk about the safety rules in athletics, particularly throwing and jumping. Scouts bsas athletics mb includes selecting a athletic activity and knowing hazards, protective equipment, clothing and first aid for the activity. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Scoutbook boy scouts athletics merit badge requirements. American business completely revised american heritage 3a, 3b, 4a animal science 3.
You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. The activities used to fulfill the requirements for the sports merit badge may not be used to help fulfill requirements for other merit badges. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. January, 2018 requirements for the personal fitness merit badge. Scoutingbsaathletics merit badge wikibooks, open books. The current requirements for eagle scout, the highest rank in boy scouting, involve earning 21 merit badges including the in this list. If meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scouts religious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the scouts parents and the proper religious advisors state in writing that to do so would be against religious convictions. The change affects requirement 2 and shows the bsas. If meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scouts religious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the scouts. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while playing sports, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Qualify in one event, for your weight, in each of the groups below.
Determine the quality of the item or service using consumer publications or rating systems. Discuss the plan with your merit badge counselor 2. Many recognitions require that the scout discuss sportsmanship. Bring a pen and clipboard wear boy scout class a uniform blue cards are to be filled out with the following information prior to arriving at the workshop. Parentguardian must stay and assist in keeping scouts on track. Complete the activities in four of the following groups and show improvement over a threemonth period. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly.
Athletics merit badge pamphlet scout, boy scouts merit. If meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scout s religious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the scout s parents and the proper religious advisors state in writing that to do so would be against religious. Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in better shape, feel better about themselves, have more energy, and gain selfconfidence in their overall abilities. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here.
Athletics merit badge requirements if meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scouts religious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the scouts parents and the proper religious advisors state in writing that to do so would be against religious convictions. Download or print the most up to date workbook and requirements for earning the athletics merit badge. Apr 04, 2019 scouts learn how to stay physically fit while working on the athletics merit badge. Since this physical fitness program cannot be completed in one week at camp the scout will need to start before they. Why are they excluded from sports and athletics merit badges. They test their skills in selected areas such as sprinting, jumping, swimming, push ups, pull ups, basketball shooting, football kicking, soccer kicking, or weight training. It also includes preforming in four of the following activities. In addition to being an enjoyable leisure activity that promotes fitness, there are a variety of athletic careers in skating.
Record your results and identify those areas where you feel you need to improve. Where key line and freethrow line meet, right side. January, 2017 requirements for the sports merit badge. Sports merit badge pamphlet troop 577 wichita, kansas. Serve as an official in an athletic meet or major sport. Jan 01, 2018 if meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scouts religious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the scouts parents and the proper religious advisors state in writing that to do so would be against religious convictions. The latest athletics merit badge requirements from the bsa. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology.
Athletics merit badge pamphlet troop 577 wichita, kansas. Athletics merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Health habits learned in childhood tend to last a lifetime. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. They test their skills in selected areas such as sprinting, jumping, swimming, push ups, pull ups, basketball shooting, football kicking, soccer. By using this pamphlet to achieve the requirements of the athletics merit badge, scouts will learn the traits and importance of good sportsmanship, how to plan and conduct a sports meet or field day that includes 10 activities, how to serve as an official or volunteer at a sports meet to observe officials in action, first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while participating in. This merit badge session is combined with the sports merit badge. Scoutingbsaathletics merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. Being involved in an athletic endeavor is not only a way to have fun, but it also is one of the best ways for a person to maintain a healthy and strong body, living up to the promise each scout makes to keep myself physically strong. Boy scout merit badge programs are intensive, allday programs for boy scouts grades 5 and up that allow the scout to complete all requirements for the aviation or weather merit badge and most requirements for the astronomy merit badge. Aviation merit badge visit new zealand and take flying lessons. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout.
The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Discuss how other family needs must be considered in this plan. Athletics merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. If youre keeping score at home, youll want to know about a minor revision to the requirements for sports merit badge, effective jan. Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in better shape, feel better about themselves, have more energy, and gain selfconfidence in their. Personal fitness merit badge is an eagle required badge and consists of a 12week physical fitness program. Scoutbook boy scouts sports merit badge requirements. Athletics merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. They explore the importance of nutrition, warming up, and cooling down. Use our award and badge explorer tool to find out about every award, badge, and pin your girl can earn as she explores her interests and learns new skills as a girl scout. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa. Personal fitness merit badge summer camp prerequisites this year we are pleased to offer personal fitness merit badge. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter during athletics activities, and.
Develop a written shopping strategy for the purchase identified in requirement 1a. Sports program features scouts bsa program scouting forums. Athletics activity badge the scout association scouts. Merit badge requirement updates from 2020 scouts bsa requirements 33216. Sports merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. Trooptrack scout troop management for the 21st century. Also, i think the requirement for two sports is overkill, as many young athletes focus on a sport for. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter during athletics activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Merit badge requirements page 3 boys life magazine.
This merit badge introduces scouts to the exciting world of ice skating, roller skating, and inline skating. Requirements for the sports merit badge with worksheets. This pdf packet can be used to help bsa scouts organize and prepare for meeting with their merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks.
Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while participating in athletic events, including sprains, strains, contusions, abrasions, blisters, dehydration, and heat reactions. Scouts learn how to stay physically fit while working on the athletics merit badge. Unless it is otherwise stated in the merit badge pamphlet, boy scout requirements, or official communications from the national council, if a scout chooses to use the old merit badge requirements and pamphlet, he may continue using them until he has completed the badge. Personal fitness is an individual effort and desire to be the best one can be. Before doing requirements 7 and 8, complete the aerobic fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and body composition tests as described in the personal fitness merit badge pamphlet. Athletics merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky.
Athletics merit badge requirements scoutmaster bucky. Athletics merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. If meeting any of the requirements for this merit badge is against the scouts reli gious convictions, the requirement does not have to be done if the. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 5.
1227 1104 688 257 603 788 553 195 963 1240 136 773 535 1027 491 408 700 935 533 637 914 938 1504 392 189 1066 973 318 1189 625 387 680 162 766 437 1008 1490