Physical Recreation

Physical Recreation Explorer Badge Post 2002

Activity badges are worn on the left arm and in the order in which they are earned.

To gain this activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the requirements listed in one of these alternatives:

Alternative A - Equestrian

1.       Take part in an equestrian activity over a period of time and show improvement.

2.       Demonstrate skills in a horse-riding activity to a group of young people and encourage them to try.

3.       Discuss the safety rules of your chosen activity. Explain to an appropriate adult how to use the skills learned in a responsible manner.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.

Notes 
The Explorer Scout leader may not be recognised as a trained instructor and so appropriate supervision should be arranged where necessary.

Alternative B - Martial arts

1.       Participate in a martial art activity recognised by the Sports Council. This should involve regular participation over a period of time and show improvement.

2.       Demonstrate skills in your chosen activity to a group of young people to encourage them to try the activity.

3.       Discuss the safety rules of your chosen activity and how to use the skills learned in a responsible manner with the examiner or instructor.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.

Notes
The Explorer Scout leader may not be recognised as a trained instructor, so appropriate supervision should be arranged as necessary.

Alternative C - Master at arms

1.       Participate in an activity such as fencing, shooting or archery. This should involve regular participation over a period of time and show improvement.

2.       Demonstrate skills in your chosen activity to a group of young people to encourage them to try the activity.

3.       Discuss any safety rules or laws of your chosen activity and how to abide by the rules or laws of the activity.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.

Notes
The Explorer Scout may not be recognised as a trained instructor and that this should be appropriately supervised.

Alternative D - Angler

1.       Participate in angling (inland, beach or sea). This should involve regular participation over a period of time and show improvement.

2.       Demonstrate skills in your chosen activity to a group of young people to encourage them to try the activity.

3.       Discuss the safety rules of your chosen activity and how to fish in a responsible manner with the examiner or instructor.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve with the examiner or instructor.

Notes
The Explorer Scout leader may not be recognised as a trained instructor and appropriate supervision should be organised if necessary.

Alternative E - Physical recreation

This last alternative should be used for activities where there is no specific activity badge.

1.       Participate in a physical activity for which there is no specific activity badge. This should involve regular participation over a period of time and show improvement.

2.       Demonstrate skills in your chosen activity to a group of young people and encourage them to try the activity.

3.       Discuss any safety rules of your chosen activity and how to abide by the rules or laws of the activity.

4.       Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations and discuss your performance and how to improve.