Fitness Challenge

Fitness Challenge Scout Badge post 2002

Challenge Scout badges are worn on the front of the scout shirt on the Right hand side in line with the membership award.

To earn your Fitness Challenge award a scout must do the following.

Area 1 - Physical challenge

Choose a physical challenge which is new or which builds on an earlier achievement. The challenge could be an athletic event, a charity swim, a long distance cycle ride, a pool life-saving test or a long distance challenge hike.

Essentially, it can be any event that requires the need to train physically in order to succeed. Consider a variety of activities or interests in choosing this challenge, and agree your choice with a leader.

To complete the challenge:

a.       Spend between four and six weeks preparing for the event, through an agreed programme of activity or training.

b.       Show an understanding of the importance of a sensible and appropriate diet and the need for sufficient sleep.

c.        Be able to explain the dangers and harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and drugs.

d.       Successfully take part in the chosen physical challenge.

Area 2 - Physical development

Choose a physical activity that you wish to develop.

For example: circuit training, football skill training, aerobics routine, light weight training.

To complete the challenge:

a.       Exercise regularly over a period of four to six weeks and keep a record that shows improvement over this period.

b.       Show an understanding of the importance of a sensible and appropriate diet, and the need for sufficient sleep.

c.        Be able to explain the dangers and harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and drugs.