Athlete (Cub)

Badge Requirements

1. Share the importance of maintaining healthy habits, especially when training for a sport.

2. Explain the importance of having a healthy diet.

3. Discuss the importance of warming up and cooling down before and after exercise.

4. Complete Section A or B:

Section A

Choose any three of the following activities and complete them in the presence of your Akela or a sports instructor:

• 600 m Run 

• 50 m Sprint

• Long Jump

• Sergeant Jump

• Shuttle Run

Section B

Establish a personal training programme suited to your favourite sport. 

Explain to your Akela or Six the appropriate clothing and equipment needed to participate in your chosen sport.