Athletics Merit Badge
Scouts learn sports safety, first aid, nutrition, and complete a 3-month training program in a chosen sport while improving performance to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- 1. Safety & First Aid Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter during athletics activities, and what you should do …
- 2. Health & Nutrition Discuss the importance of having a physical examination each year.
- Personal Training Program Select an athletic activity that interests you, then do the following:
- 4. Rules & Sportsmanship Explain the rules for two athletic activities, one of which is the activity you chose for requirement 3.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 7
- Category
- Sports
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026