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EspañolPRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
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The '''President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports''' is an American government organization that aims to "promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports".
The 'President's Council on Youth Fitness' was founded on 16 July 1956 to encourage American children to be healthy and active children, after a study indicating that American youths are less physically fit than European children, by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy then changed its title to 'President's Council on Physical Fitness' to reflect its role to serve all Americans.
In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson created the ''Presidential Physical Fitness Award'', name of which was later changed to ''President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards Program''. In 1968, its title was changed to 'President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports' to emphasize the importance of sports in life.
In 1972, the ''Presidential Sports Award Program'' was created.
In 1983, the the United States Congress declared May "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".
In 1996, the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was released. In 1997, the PCPFS released its report on Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls.
The Council publishes guidelines for awards that are given out. They are the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, the National Physical Fitness Award, and the Participant Physical Fitness Award.[1] Additionally, there is the Health Fitness Test as an alternative,[2] the Active Lifestyle Award for staying active,[3] and the Presidential Champions Awards for raising their amount of activity.[4]
1. Physical Fitness Awards
2. Health Fitness Test
3. Active Lifestyle Award
4. Presidential Champions Award
★ The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Official Website
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The '''President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports''' is an American government organization that aims to "promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports".
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| History |
| Awards |
| References |
| External links |
History
The 'President's Council on Youth Fitness' was founded on 16 July 1956 to encourage American children to be healthy and active children, after a study indicating that American youths are less physically fit than European children, by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy then changed its title to 'President's Council on Physical Fitness' to reflect its role to serve all Americans.
In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson created the ''Presidential Physical Fitness Award'', name of which was later changed to ''President's Challenge Youth Physical Fitness Awards Program''. In 1968, its title was changed to 'President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports' to emphasize the importance of sports in life.
In 1972, the ''Presidential Sports Award Program'' was created.
In 1983, the the United States Congress declared May "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".
In 1996, the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was released. In 1997, the PCPFS released its report on Physical Activity and Sport in the Lives of Girls.
Awards
The Council publishes guidelines for awards that are given out. They are the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, the National Physical Fitness Award, and the Participant Physical Fitness Award.[1] Additionally, there is the Health Fitness Test as an alternative,[2] the Active Lifestyle Award for staying active,[3] and the Presidential Champions Awards for raising their amount of activity.[4]
References
1. Physical Fitness Awards
2. Health Fitness Test
3. Active Lifestyle Award
4. Presidential Champions Award
External links
★ The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Official Website
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