He misrepresented the history of the gym-class test. I know because I served on the council that helped modernize it.

American public schools will once again assess students’ physical activity levels thanks to the Presidential Fitness Test. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reviving the ...

The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says ...

Student ActivitiesTitle What is Physical Fitness?Theme Understanding Physical FitnessIntroductionThe word fitness is used in newspapers and on television to describe people who participate in sport or ...

The return of the Presidential Fitness Test sparks memories of shame, fun, and the thrill of victory for educators who did it ...

Physical fitness is defined as a state of well-being with a low risk of premature health problems and the energy to participate in a variety of physical activities or capacities.