Personal fitness is an individual effort and desire to be the best one can be. 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 self-confidence in their overall abilities. 

REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED: Requirements 1a, 1b, 6b, and 8 

PREREQUISITES & POSTREQUISITES 

Requirement 1a & 1b  

• (a) Before completing requirements 2 through 9, have your health-care practitioner give you a physical examination, using the Scout Health and Medical Record. 

• (b) Have a dental examination. Get a statement saying that your teeth have been checked and cared for. Tell how to care for your teeth.  

• These MUST be completed BEFORE the class. Part C of your medical forms within the past year will satisfy this requirement.

Requirement 6b (Can be done BEFORE or AFTER class, but MUST be done before 7 & 8) 

• (b) Keep track of what you eat and drink for three days. Identify three healthy eating goals you want to work on. 

Requirement 8 (Must be done AFTER class) 

• Complete the physical fitness program you outlined in requirement 7. Keep a log of your fitness program activity. Keep a log of your weekly healthy eating goals. Repeat the aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility tests every four weeks and record your results. After the 12th week, repeat all of the required activities in each of the three test categories, record your results, and show improvement in each one. Discuss how well you met your healthy eating goals over these 12 weeks. Discuss the meaning and benefit of your experience, and describe your long-term plans regarding your personal fitness. 

  The completed workbook should be sent to the merit badge counselor Faten Shanar at fshanar@thehealthmusem.org 

  Note to SCOUTS: Get approval from your counselor before attending this course and bring your blue card with you to get signed. Bring a lunch, water and a pen. Scout B uniform or athletic wear is acceptable. Most importantly, BE PREPARED. 

  Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive up to a $5.00 member discount for each workshop. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out.