REQUIREMENTS:
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Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and
why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. |
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Tell what precautions and procedures a swimmer and escort
must follow for distance swimming over open water. |
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Under the supervision of a currently qualified certified
aquatics instructor, BSA, or equivalent, participate in four hours of training and
preparation for distance swimming (one hour a day maximum). |
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Swim one mile (1,600 meters) over an approved, measured
course. |
This patch may be worn on swim trunks only.
Information is available on this
page at the BSA Website. |
