Log Sheet for Personal Fitness Merit Badge

Part of the requirements for this badge include doing some fitness tests periodically and recording a fitness plan over a period of 12 weeks. There are some worksheets available for this on the web, but back when LC was working on this badge, the ones we looked at didn’t really fit in with the fitness plan which LC and his merit badge counselor agreed to.

So I fired up the spreadsheet program and helped LC with a new worksheet. It is really basic. But the spaces are fairly large. (LC’s printing is not small!) So if you find this helpful, great! But remember, if you don’t find what you are looking for, just look at what is out there, keep the parts you like, throw out the parts you don’t need, and come up with an aid which works for you.

Printable copy of    Log Worksheet for Fitness Merit Badge

Note that this log sheet was designed to do the tests every two weeks instead of four. You can simply skip the extra tests or do them for your own information.

Get the Personal Fitness Merit Badge pamphlet

More helps for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge:

Fitness and Nutrition Program Feature for Scouts BSA Troops

The Fitness and Nutrition program feature is listed in the Sports program features category, but fitness and nutrition are important for everyone, whether involved in sports or not. Topics include the Get FITT principle, the My Plate Way, Body Mass Index (BMI), and measuring flexibility with a sit and reach box. There are sample troop meeting plans and sample ideas for a troop outing or activity related to nutrition and fitness.

Hiking Troop Program Feature for Scouts BSA

The Hiking feature teaches Scouts how to prepare for a successful and safe exploration of locations near and far. Scouts learn to appreciate everything they see and experience around them as they hike trails in parks, the back-country, and urban areas.

COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) Program Feature for Scouts BSA

The COPE feature teaches Scouts to go beyond their comfort zones They develop self esteem by facing challenges individually and as a member of a team.

Personal Fitness Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts learn to keep themselves healthy while working on the Personal Fitness merit badge. They explore nutrition and exercise. They develop an exercise plan and carry it out over 12 weeks. They also find out about careers related to personal fitness.

Physical Fitness Ranger Elective Helps and Documents

To complete the Physical Fitness elective for the Venturing Ranger award, Venturers must learn about fitness and develop a physical fitness program which they will carry out for eight weeks. They must also share what they learned with others.

Cycling Troop Program Feature

The Cycling feature teaches Scouts use their bicycles safely as a means for transportation, a form of exercise, and for fun. Cycling can develop into a skill which encourages physical fitness and is an environmentally friendly of getting around.