The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test
Summary
President Donald Trump has brought back the Presidential Physical Fitness Award by reintroducing the annual fitness test in U.S. schools. This fitness test, originally started in the 1950s and phased out under President Obama, will be mandatory in 161 schools on military bases, with hopes that other schools will adopt it.Key Facts
- The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is linked to a yearly fitness test for students.
- The original test included exercises like a 1-mile run and sit-ups, with awards given to those scoring above the 85th percentile.
- President Trump signed an order last summer to bring back this fitness test.
- The award return was announced at the White House with several Cabinet members present.
- The program is mandatory for students at 161 schools on U.S. military bases.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth encouraged other schools to join the program.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked the initiative to combating childhood obesity.
- The revival is part of a broader effort called “Make America Healthy Again.”
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