The Badge Archive

Safe Workout Video

Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Junior Practice with Purpose badge requirements.

Info Needed for Badge Requirements:
Aerobic exercise increases heart rate and breathing, helping scouts build endurance and strengthen their cardiovascular system. Tracking progress during cardio activities allows scouts to observe how effort and practice lead to improvement over time.

Items Needed:

  • Device with internet access to play a safe workout video
  • Speaker or headphones
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes for movement
  • Open space indoors or outdoors
  • Paper or journal
  • Pen or pencil

Instructions (Total Estimated Time: 20–25 minutes)

  1. Choose a Safe Workout Video (2–3 minutes)
    • Select a kid-friendly video. Solo scouts can choose their favorite. Troops may vote on one to follow together.
  2. Prepare for Movement (2–3 minutes)
    • Clear space for movement and wear comfortable clothes
    • Have water nearby and stretch briefly before starting
  3. Follow the Video Workout (15–20 minutes)
    • Play the video and follow along with the exercises
    • Scouts should try their best and take breaks if needed
    • Focus on breathing, effort, and how the body feels during movement
  4. Reflect on the Experience (3–5 minutes)
    • Scouts write or discuss:
      • How did you feel before the workout?
      • How did your body feel after?
      • Did your heart rate or breathing change?
      • What moves did you enjoy most?
    • Remember that regular movement builds endurance and helps scouts reach their goals

Safe Workout Videos for Scouts

  1. Full Body Kids Workout: Daily Physical Activity For Children At Home
    • Publisher: Little Sports
    • Duration: ~24 minutes
    • Features: 12 bodyweight exercises with short rest periods, repeated twice
    • Focus: Whole-body movement, fun pacing, and easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Kids Beginner Exercise For Good Health
    • Publisher: Moe Jones Fitness & Motivation Channel
    • Duration: ~16 minutes
    • Features: Neck rolls, shoulder rotations, squats, punches, kicks, and more
    • Focus: Gentle introduction to fitness with clear guidance and repetition
  3. 12 Easy Exercises For Kids At Home
    • Publisher: Little Sports
    • Duration: ~15 minutes
    • Features: Windmills, ski hops, high step march, donkey kicks, and jumping jacks
    • Focus: Simple movements with visual cues and rest breaks

These videos are designed for children, require no equipment, and emphasize safe, age-appropriate movement. They’re ideal for scouts building a personal workout routine or completing badge steps independently. Due to time constraints, only a portion, or small snippets of each exercise should be shown during a meeting.

Tia Kennard