Athletics

Table of Athletic Events

Write a 300-word article on how to train for an athletic event.
Give the rules for two track and two field events. Tell what an amateur athlete is.
Prepare plans for the holding of an athletic meet, specifying duties of each official.
Demonstrate the proper form in running, high jump, overhand throw, and shotput.
Do the following:
1. Prepare a daily drill of ten (10) exercises for Scouts - giving proper exercise for the whole body, presenting evidence of having taught the same for two or more boys for a period of three months.
2. Demonstrate reasonable skill in at least two outdoor games requiring physical development.
3. Walk ten (10) kilometers in two hours without appreciable exhaustion.
4. Qualify (according to your weight) in each of the groups on the previous page.

	Under 75lbs	Under 95lbs	Under 100lbs	Under 125lbs	Under 140lbs	Under 160lbs	Under 175lbs
GROUP 1
Running Broad Jump	10'2''	11'6''	12'	13'	14'	15'	16'
Running High Jump	3'2''	3'6''	3'9''	4'	4'3''	4'2''	4'
Standing Broad Jump	5'10''	6'3''	6'9''	7'2''	7'4''	7'6''	7'4''
GROUP 2
50-yard Dash	8 sec	7.8 sec	7.6 sec	7.2 sec	7 sec	6.6 sec	6 sec
100-yard Dash				13 sec	12.6 sec	12.4 sec	12.67 sec
GROUP 3
20-yard Swim	19.5 sec	18.4 sec	17.8 sec	17.2 sec	16.6 sec	16 sec	15 sec
40-yard Swim	47 sec	40 sec	39 sec	38 sec	37 sec	36 sec	35 sec
GROUP 4
Pull-Ups	3x	5x	6x	8x	10x	12x	10x
Shot-Put	15'	20'	24'	28'	32'	34'	36'
Push-Up from Floor	7x	9x	10x	12x	14x	16x	17x
Rope Climb 18'	29 sec	17 sec	15 sec	13 sec	11 sec	14 sec	17 sec
GROUP 5
Baseball Throw for Accuracy (3 of 6)	42'	48'	51'	54'	57'	67'	70'
Baseball Throw (Distance)	120'	150'	175'	195'	210'	220'	230'
Basketball Shooting (30 seconds)	5 in 8	5 in 8	6 in 9	7 in 10	8 in 11	9 in 12	10 in 13