ADVANCED MERIT: PHYSICAL FITNESS
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 1.  Demonstrate your understanding of physical health by answering the questions 
     asked by your commander on the following:

     a.  The importance of being fit.

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     b.  The basic foods needed in your daily diet.

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     c.  The importance of cleanliness in the control of illness.

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     d.  The need for sanitary control of water.

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     e.  The effects of tobacco and alcohol on good health.

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 2.  Present a list of your personal health habits, including the following :

     a.  The number of hours your sleep.  __________________________________________

     b.  The care of your:

     1)  Skin.  ____________________________________________________________________

     2)  Hands.  ___________________________________________________________________

     3)  Fingernails.  _____________________________________________________________

     c.  The care of your teeth. ___________________________________________________

     d.  Others.  __________________________________________________________________

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 3.  Demonstrate 5 exercises suitable for all-around physical development.  Do each
     of these daily for not less than 8 weeks.

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 4.  Demonstrate your ability to meet the following physical fitness tests after
     training for each:
 
     a.  Push-ups (ages 9-11: 10, ages 12-14: 14, ages 15-17: 17)

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     b.  Pull-ups (ages 9-11: 3, ages 12-14: 5, ages 15-17: 7)

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     c.  Sit-ups  (ages 9-11: 15, ages 12-14: 30, ages 15-17: 45)

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 5.  Hike at least 5 miles.

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 6.  Cite 3 Scripture references to physical exercise, such as walking, running,
     and wrestling.

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     c.  _____________________  _____:_____

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