VSC Week 3 - Personal Fitness MB Submission

VSC Personal Fitness Merit Badge SUBMISSION

Use this form to submit your work. Each participating Scout must complete a SEPARATE form to receive credit. If you have previously submitted any of the requirements, you do not have to resubmit them here, simply skip the input for those requirements you have previously submitted.
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SCOUT'S LAST NAME (as registered for the class) *
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If you completed the workbook, you may upload the file below and do not need to fill out the requirements below. If you do not submit the workbook, you can complete the questions below for requirements you did not complete during class.
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Requirement 1a:
Before completing requirements 2 through 9, have your health-care practitioner give you a physical examination, using the Scout medical examination form.

Please enter the date of your last physical exam with your doctor where they completed your BSA Medical Form in the field below or select that you have not had a phyiscal exam where they completed the BSA medical form.
Select 1 of the 2 options

I have not had a physical exam with my doctor where they completed the BSA Medical form
Requirement 1a:

Explain the following:
(1)Why physical exams are important
(2)Why preventive habits (such as exercising regularly) are important in maintaining good health, and how the use of tobacco products, alcohol,and other harmful substances can negatively affect your personal fitness
(3)Diseases that can be prevented and how
(4)The seven warning signs of cancer
(5)The youth risk factors that affect cardiovascular health in adulthood
Requirement 1:
(b)Have a dental examination. Get a statement saying that your teeth have been checked and cared for.
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Tell how to care for your teeth

Requirement 2: Explain to your merit badge counselor verbally or in writing what personal fitness means to you, including:
(a) Reasons for being mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually fit
(b) What it means to be mentally healthy
(c) What it means to be physically healthy
(d) What it means to be socially healthy

Requirement 3.With your counselor, answer and discuss the following questions:
(a) Are you living in such a way that your risk of preventable diseases is minimized?
(b) Are you immunized and vaccinated according to the advice of your health-care provider and the direction of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
(c) Are you free from habits relating to poor nutrition and the use of alcohol,tobacco, drugs, and other practices that could be harmful to your health?
(d) What are the advantages to getting a full night’s sleep?
(e) Define a nutritious, balanced diet and why it is important.
(f) Do you participate in a regular exercise program or recreational activities?
(g) What are you doing to demonstrate your duty to God?
(h) Do you spend quality time with your family and friends in social and recreational activities?
(i) Do you support family activities and efforts to maintain a good home life?

6.Before doing requirements 7 and 8, do the following:
(a) Complete the aerobic fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength tests, as described in the Personal Fitness merit badge pamphlet. Record your results and identify those areas where you feel you need to improve.
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Where do you feel you need to improve in those test areas?
6.Before doing requirements 7 and 8, do the following:
b) Keep track of what you eat and drink for three days. Identify three healthy eating goals you want to work on.
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Answer the following about your skill teaching
What are 3 healthy eating goals you want to work on?

7.Outline a comprehensive 12-week physical fitness program using the results of your fitness tests. Be sure your program incorporates the endurance, intensity,and warm-up guidelines discussed in the Personal Fitness merit badge pamphlet. Before beginning your exercises, have the program approved by your counselor and parents.
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Requirement 9.Find out about three career opportunities in personal fitness. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession.Discuss what you learned with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you
What career did you select?
What education do you need for this career?
What training do you need?
What experience do you need?
Why does this profession interest you?

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

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VSC Personal Fitness Merit Badge SUBMISSION