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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b. ___________________________________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________________________________
d. ___________________________________________________________________________
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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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