Chapter VI: Endurance for Scouts
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Physical drill is enough to give the lad responsibility for his own health.

False (B)

What should a Scout be able to do to find his enemy at night, and how does breathing through the nose help with this?

A Scout should be able to smell well, and breathing through the nose helps with this.

According to the book "Shut your Mouth and Save your Life", breathing through the mouth can be harmful.

True (A)

Why should a Scout keep his mouth shut when working hard?

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What should a Scout avoid doing to prevent ear damage?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exercising the eyes by looking at objects at a great distance can improve eyesight.

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What are two important things mentioned for keeping teeth healthy?

<p>Brushing twice a day (morning and night) and cleaning them with tooth powder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers should cut their toenails every other week.

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What is the best way to learn healthy habits in a camp setting?

<p>Through a combination of both. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a Scout encouraged to take time to rest after a meal?

<p>It will aid in their overall health and well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Climbing is the best of all exercises for developing strength.

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Tossing a staff is a good exercise to improve balance.

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Describe the "Struggle" exercise and its purpose.

<p>Two players stand facing each other, lock fingers, and try to push each other back to the wall or a goal line. It's meant to increase strength and stamina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the "Wrist Pushing by Two Boys" exercise?

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Folk dancing is not helpful for physical development.

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What is the "Plank" exercise?

<p>Walking along a plank set up on edge or stepping stones laid about on the ground at varying distances and angles to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The author argues that all important skills and qualities for mountain climbing can be learned through practice.

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What did the author use his folk dancing skills for in South Africa?

<p>To escape from Matabele warriors in the mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what the author means by "rock trotting" and how it was beneficial in this situation.

<p>Rock trotting consists of leaping between boulders, a skill the author developed through folk dancing, which allowed him to escape from his pursuers who were not as nimble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important characteristic that a Scout must have for mountain climbing?

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Flashcards

Importance of Scout Body Care

Scouts should take responsibility for their health and development, focusing on specific measurements and exercises to improve areas needing attention.

Personal Physical Measurement

Regularly measuring weight, height, chest, waist, arms, and legs to track progress in physical development.

Importance of Periodical Measurements

Regular measurements (every 3 months), to monitor progress in physical development and promote healthy habits.

Camp Toothbrush Creation

Instructs Scouts to make toothbrushes from sticks for use in camp.

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Endurance Definition

A combination of pluck, patience, and strength enabling someone to overcome hardships.

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Endurance Example: Selous

Selous's survival during a hostile attack in Barotseland demonstrated great endurance in a challenging situation.

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Wrong Way to Endurance

Trying strenuous activities like long marches and bicycle runs can harm a growing body, instead, focus on proper nutrition and gradual exercise.

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Heart Strengthening Exercises

Exercises like "Struggle" and "Wrist Pushing" (See page 220) to improve heart strength and blood circulation for overall physical development.

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Lung Strengthening Exercise

Deep breathing exercise to improve lung capacity and bring fresh air into the bloodstream.

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Skin Health and Exercise

Daily baths or dry rubs with a damp towel to remove dirt and impurities from the body.

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Stomach Health and Exercise

Exercises like "Cone" and "Body Bending" (See pages 210 and 211) aid in digestion and overall stomach health.

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Bowel Health and Exercise

Regular exercise and water consumption to improve bowel function and eliminate waste.

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Muscle Development Exercise

Running, walking, and specific exercises to improve circulation and overall strength within individual muscle groups.

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Importance of Blood Health

Keeping the blood clean and active is key to maintaining overall health.

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Six Exercises for Health

Set of simple exercises that promote healthy physical and mental wellbeing.

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Health in Camp

Emphasis on cleanliness and sound habits when in camp.

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Importance of Rest

Essential for physical and mental recovery, including an hour's rest after the main meal.

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Physical Record Keeping

Maintaining a record of physical measurements for tracking progress and development.

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Wrist Pushing Exercise

Exercise focusing on increasing wrist and muscle strength by pressing one hand against the other.

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Staff Tossing Exercise

Exercise to improve hand-eye coordination and arm strength. Practice tossing and catching a staff.

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Follow the Leader

Learning and imitation of exercises by following a leader's actions, promoting physical development and coordination.

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The Struggle Exercise

Exercise for developing chest and arm strength by pushing against a partner.

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Wrist Pushing by Two Boys

Strengthens wrist and arm strength and promotes coordination by pushing each other's wrists.

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Leg Pushing Exercise

Exercise focusing on strengthening leg muscles by pushing from a position between two boys.

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Importance of Nose Breathing

Breathing through the nose helps protect against diseases by preventing germs from entering the throat and lungs.

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Importance of Ear Care

Proper ear care is important to avoid injury to the sensitive eardrum.

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Study Notes

Chapter VI: Endurance for Scouts

  • Campfire Yarn No. 17: How to Grow Strong
  • Focuses on the importance of personal responsibility in physical development
  • Emphasizes physical measurements (weight, height, etc.) as a basis for targeted exercises.
  • Recommends periodic measurements (e.g., every three months) to track progress.
  • Advocates for teaching boys to tailor exercises to address specific areas for improvement.
  • Hints to Instructors:
    • Importance of responsibility for self-development and health
    • Physical drill is beneficial but not sufficient
    • Personal measurements (weight, height, chest size, etc.) should be established and reported to boys
    • Exercises should be tailored to individuals' specific needs
    • Regular, periodic measurements will track progress
    • Examples include making camp toothbrushes.
  • Scout's Illness:
    • A scout became ill with cholera
    • A doctor instructed a native to rub the scout's feet
    • The native stopped, lighting up a cigarette
    • The scout was furious and resolved to get well just to teach the native a lesson

Endurance

  • Sample of Endurance:
    • South African scout, F.C. Selous, exhibited remarkable endurance during a hunting expedition.
    • Faced hostile tribe attack and managed to escape, travel, and find his companions.
    • Example of survival against extreme adversity and hardships.
  • Wrong Way to Endurance:
    • Improper methods of developing endurance, such as excessive exercise not appropriate for youth development.
    • Importance of healthy habits in the formative years.

Exercises and their Object

  • Bodily Exercises:
    • Techniques and goals of exercise to strengthen the heart, lungs, skin, stomach, and bowels.
    • Exercise: "Struggle," "Wrist Pushing," "Deep Breathing," etc.
  • Importance of Cleanliness: Maintaining bodily health, cleanliness, and proper rest.
  • Emphasizes exercising with proper breathing techniques.
  • Importance of doing exercises regularly.

Exercises

  • Head and Neck: Gentle rubbing of the area.
  • Chest: Bending down to front with hands in front of knees, drawing deep breaths through the nose.
  • Trunk: Circular motions of the body while leaning to one side.
  • Lower Body and Back of legs: Standing, reaching upwards and leaning over toward the toes.

Patrol Practices in Health

  • Teeth: Proper brushing techniques in maintaining oral hygiene and dental health.
  • Nails: Regular trimming of fingernails and toenails is important.
  • Rest & Sleep: Importance of sufficient rest and sleep.

Games to Develop Strength

  • Wrist Pushing: Exercise for developing arm and wrist strength.
  • Staff Tossing: Exercise for developing arm strength.
  • The Struggle: Physical exercise that involves two people striving against each other.

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Explore the essentials of personal responsibility in physical development tailored for scouts. This chapter emphasizes the value of monitoring physical measurements to create specific exercise programs for improvement. Learn how instructors can aid scouts in tracking their progress and ensuring a healthy lifestyle.

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