Athlete

Athlete

Each higher stage supercedes the former and the badge may not be worn at the same time.

1. You should add up the scores from your best four events below to attain bronze (5 points), silver (8 points) and gold (10 points):
   1. 50-Metres Sprint
      • 9 sec - 3 points
      • 10 sec - 2 points
      • 11 sec - 1 point
   2. High Jump
      • 96 cm - 3 points
      • 86 cm - 2 points
      • 76 cm - 1 point
   3. Long Jump
      • 3 m - 3 points
      • 2.5 m - 2 points
      • 2 m - 1 point
   4. Sergeant Jump (Height on target)
      • 35 cm - 3 points
      • 30 cm - 2 points
      • 25 cm - 1 point
   5. Shuttle Run (6 x 10 m)
      • 18 sec - 3 points
      • 19 sec - 2 points
      • 20 sec - 1 point
   6. 50 metres skipping (with rope turning overhead)
      • 12 sec - 3 points
      • 13 sec - 2 points
      • 14 sec - 1 point
   7. 1.6 km Run
      • 7 min - 3 point
      • 10 min - 2 point
      • 18 min - 1 point
2. Explain the following
   • The importance of maintaining good health habits, especially when training for a sport
   • The importance of maintaining a healthy diet while training for a sport
   • Establish a personal training program suited to your favourite sport, organise a chart and monitor your progress over a period of 3 months
   • Explain to Akela the equipment necessary to participate in this sport, and the appropriate clothing
   • Discuss with Akela how the progress you have made during training and competition has affected you mentally and physically
   • Discuss the importance of warming up and cooling down