Personal Fitness

Update - If you have any requirements for the Personal Fitness badge that are ready to sign off, or that you need help with, please let me know.  I am planning on being at the Crystal Lake Public Library from 4PM to 5PM on Sunday 11/18.

I've only had a few Scouts complete requirement #7, the 12-week plan signoff.  email me if you have questions.

NEXT MILESTONES:

* 11/18 - CHECKPOINT #3- 4-5 PM @ the Crystal Lake Public Library (1st Floor) - work on requirements.  Bring your LOG Worksheet, a Pen or Pencil.
* All scouts should be done with Req #6, and have #7 checked by your parents and Mr. Des Biens

COMPLETED MILESTONES:
10/28 - CHECKPOINT #2 - 4-5 Library
* 10/21 - CHECKPOINT #1- RESCHEDULE Bernotas  / North School Track   2-3 PM - Finish assessment tests and work on requirements - Bring your LOG Worksheet, Water and a Pencil.
* 9/27 - Email Goal and Contact Info to Mr. Des Biens - 4 Scouts done
* 9/30 - First Personal Fitness Assessment test at North School track (Reqs # 1, 6, and start #7) - completed for 3 SCOUTS (If you did not complete this, you can check with Mr. Des Biens on how to make-up the assessment).


UPDATES
Personal Fitness Assessment Test - You should be done with your four (4) Assessment Tests (Req #6 all 4 Parts)...If you haven't done so yet, you can complete and record on your own, or work with Mr. Des Biens to arrange a time to help you get that done.

Here is what still needs to be done:
Req #1 Get a statement from your dentist saying that your teeth have been checked and cared for.
Req #6 Have one of your parents complete the BODY COMPOSITION TEST (a-e) and record the measurements in your Personal Fitness Workbook.  Complete all 4 fitness test sections and update your workbook.
Req #7 Once #6 is done - outline a comprehensive 12-week physical fitness program using the results from your Fitness Assessment Tests (#6)...(See the MB Requirement for details).  Review with your Parents and Mr. Des Biens.  This should be done by 10/16.


QUESTIONS:

Contact Mr. Des Biens by email mr.desbiens@gmail.com

PARENT INFO:  Click here for parent related info.

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GETTING STARTED - First Steps (posted 9/19/12) 
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With parent permission each scout should to do the following:
1.  Download the Personal Fitness Merit Badge worksheet / workbook from  http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badges

Note:  If you do not have a Merit Badge Binder, I strongly recommend that you to get one.  This is a great place to keep all your "In Progress" workbooks and completed MB Cards.

2.  Review all the requirements

3.  Set a realistic goal date to be completed with the merit badge.  I ____________(your name) will do my best to complete this Merit Badge by ________________  (end-date).   Discuss this goal with your Parents and Mr. Des Biens the next time we meet.

4.  Check your schedule to see if you are available Sunday Afternoon 9/30, from 2-4 PM for the Fitness Tests described in requirement #6.  It will take around 90 minutes.

5.  Email Mr. Des Biens (mr.desbiens@gmail.com) with the following:
  • Your goal from  question 3 above,  
  • Email address you want to use for information
  • Phone number
  • The name of a parent or guardian
  • Answer about availability on 9/30 from  question 4 above
  • Do you have a Blue Card?  Yes or No
  • If Yes, please email me any requirements that have been signed off by the MBC, and the name of the Merit Badge Counselor 
6.  Begin requirements #1a-b, #2a-f, and #4a-d from the MB Workbook

7.  Check the blog every week for update information, or contact Mr. Des Biens by email.


09/19/12 - Scoutmaster Approval
  • SM has approved the list of scouts that requested to start this MB
  • Mr. Des Biens will get signed MB Applications (Blue Cards) for those scout


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