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Mile Swim BSA(SWIM-TRUNKS EMBLEM ONLY)

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 raining
      and preparation for distance swimming (1 hour a day maximum).

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

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