Water Sports
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|subject= Water Sports and Activities | |subject= Water Sports and Activities | ||
|status= Elective | |status= Elective | ||
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+ | |source2= [[Waterskiing]] | ||
|requirements revision= 2008 | |requirements revision= 2008 | ||
|pamphlet revision= 1999/2007 | |pamphlet revision= 1999/2007 | ||
|field= Sports | |field= Sports | ||
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+ | |quote=Water sports are a fun and exhilarating way to enjoy being outdoors while developing strength, coordination, and fitness. By developing experience with water sports and practicing good judgment, Scouts will gain skills that will serve them well for a lifetime and have extreme fun while they do. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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- | + | '''1'''. '''First Aid''': [[Hypothermia]] - [[Heat Exhaustion]] - [[Heatstroke]] - [[Dehydration]] - [[Sunburn]] - [[Cuts]] - [[Blisters]]<br> | |
+ | '''2'''. [[CPR]]<br> | ||
{{First Aid Links}} | {{First Aid Links}} | ||
- | + | '''3'''. [[BSA Swim Test]]: [[Diving]] also has the feetfirst jump in - [[Sidestroke]] - [[Breaststroke]] - [[Trudgen]] [[Crawl]] - [[Backstroke]] - [[Swimming Turns]] - [[Floating]] | |
{{Swimming Links}} | {{Swimming Links}} | ||
- | + | '''4a'''. The BSA Safety Afloat policy you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]].<br> | |
+ | '''4b'''. [[Personal Flotation Device]]<br> | ||
+ | '''4c'''. The Water Sports Safety Code you need is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Worksheet]].<br> | ||
+ | '''5-7:''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/tag/skiing.htm ExpertVillage.com Lesson Videos]: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/972_waterski.htm How to Water Ski] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/836_wakeboarding-tips.htm How to Start Wakeboard]<br> | ||
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+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#n Waterskiing] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#b Safe Swim Defense] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#c Classification of Swimming Ability] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#i Swimming Area] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#g Water Clarity] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#e Safety Afloat] |
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Watersports merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 2008 | |
Replaced: | Waterskiing | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 115 | |
Requirements revision: | 2008 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 1999/2007 |
Contents |
“ | Water sports are a fun and exhilarating way to enjoy being outdoors while developing strength, coordination, and fitness. By developing experience with water sports and practicing good judgment, Scouts will gain skills that will serve them well for a lifetime and have extreme fun while they do. | ” |
Water Sports merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- Waterskiing was rewritten in 2008 as Water Sports.
Requirement resources
1. First Aid: Hypothermia - Heat Exhaustion - Heatstroke - Dehydration - Sunburn - Cuts - Blisters
2. CPR
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Annual Health & Medical Record
3. BSA Swim Test: Diving also has the feetfirst jump in - Sidestroke - Breaststroke - Trudgen Crawl - Backstroke - Swimming Turns - Floating
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
4a. The BSA Safety Afloat policy you need is in the Water Sports Worksheet.
4b. Personal Flotation Device
4c. The Water Sports Safety Code you need is in the Water Sports Worksheet.
5-7: ExpertVillage.com Lesson Videos: How to Water Ski - How to Start Wakeboard
Related awards
Aquatic-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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