Why should you tell your counselor about your medical history before training?

It helps plan safe activity with your health in mind.

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  1. It replaces a physical exam
  2. It helps plan safe activity with your health in mind ✔
  3. It is not important

Why: Medical history is covered in a physical exam and helps ensure safe training with your counselor.

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Answer: It helps plan safe activity with your health in mind. Medical history is covered in a physical exam and helps ensure safe training with your counselor.

  1. Scouting America: Athletics www.scouting.org/merit-badges/athletics
    Discuss why overall health, immunizations, medications, allergies, and medical history are covered during an examination
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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