Mile Swim BSA Award

Mile Swim BSA Award
Requirements
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  1. Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.

  2. Tell what precautions and procedures a swimmer and escort must follow for distance swimming over open water.

  3. Under the supervision of a currently qualified aquatics instructor, BSA or equivalent, participate in 4 hours of training and preparation for distance swimming (1 hour a day maximum).

  4. Swim 1 mile (1,600 meters) over an approved, measured course.