CUB SCOUT PACK #37 REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SPORTS BELT LOOP/PIN/LETTER
Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
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Give a short report to your Den/Patrol or family on the dangers of
drugs and alcohol.
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Practice finding your pulse and counting your heartbeats per
minute. Determine your target heart rate.
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Practice five physical fitness skills regularly. Improve
performance in each skill over a month. Skills could include
pull-ups, curl-ups, the standing long jump, the 50-yard dash,
and the softball throw.
Earn the Physical Fitness Belt Loop and complete four of the following requirements for the Physical Fitness Pin (Year Two):
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Make a diagram of the Food Guide Pyramid. List foods you ate
in a week and show where they fit in the pyramid.
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Choose a form of exercise, bring your heart rate up to target,
and keep it there for 15 minutes. Don't forget to warm up and
cool down.
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Set up a four-step exercise program. Chart your progress for
five days a week for two weeks.
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Explain the reason for warming up and cooling down before and
after each exercise session.
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Visit a local gym and talk to a trainer about exercises and
programs for young people.
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Participate in some aerobic exercises at least three times a
week for four weeks.
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Build an obstacle course that could include some exercises
with jumping, crawling, and hurdles. Time yourself three times
to see whether you can improve your time.
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Swim for a total of an hour, charting your time as you go.
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Participate for at least three months in an organized team sport
or organized athletic activity.
Earn the Physical Fitness Belt Loop and Physical Fitness Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Physical Fitness Letter (Year Three).
To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.
