Presidential Fitness Test to be Reinstated, Rejuvenation of President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Underway by our Group
On July 31, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to restore the Presidential Fitness Test and revitalize the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The purpose is to promote the health and physical fitness of America's youth by setting bold, innovative fitness goals aimed at fostering a generation of healthy, active citizens.
The Executive Order marks a return to traditional physical fitness standards in schools, emphasizing measurable physical performance and national fitness readiness. The Presidential Fitness Test, historically involving exercises like mile runs, push-ups, and sit-ups, had been discontinued in 2012 during the Obama administration in favor of a less performance-focused fitness program.
The Council's efforts will include reforming the broken transfer portal and keeping men out of women's sports. The Council will also work in close partnership with athletes, coaches, sports teams, and schools nationwide to champion access to fitness and healthy living for all Americans.
The Council aims to establish a gold standard for youth physical fitness across the United States. To this end, they will create school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education through a Presidential Fitness Award. The test will be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
At the signing ceremony, Vice President JD Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and several American athletes, including Bryson DeChambeau, Annika Sörenstam, Lawrence Taylor, Harrison Butker, and Triple H, were in attendance.
President Trump emphasized that the Council's mission is about discipline, strength, and excellence to secure America's greatness for future generations. He stated that the revitalized President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition will play an important role in helping to restore tradition to college sports. The President also highlighted that the Presidential Fitness Test is not just about physical strength, but also about character, competition, and confidence.
The Trump Administration is planning an American sports renaissance, hosting the Ryder Cup, President's Cup, FIFA World Cup, and Olympic Games in the next three years. The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of America's founding and the 70th anniversary of the original President's Council on Youth Fitness. The Council's work will contribute significantly to the health and well-being of America's youth, setting the stage for a healthier, stronger nation in the years to come.
References: [1] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/fact-sheet-president-trump-signs-executive-order-restore-presidential-fitness-test-presidents-council-sports-fitness-nutrition/ [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/us/politics/trump-fitness-test.html [3] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/politics/trump-fitness-test/index.html [5] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/31/trump-signs-executive-order-restore-presidential-fitness-test/1248579001/
- The Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump in 2025 revives the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition with the goal to promote fitness, health, and well-being among American youth.
- The Council aims to reintroduce the Presidential Fitness Test, which includes exercises like mile runs, push-ups, and sit-ups, in schools to assess physical performance and improve fitness levels.
- The Council, in collaboration with athletes, coaches, sports teams, and schools, will work tirelessly to Foster a generation of healthy, active citizens.
- In addition to focusing on physical fitness, the Council's mission also encompasses education and self-development, as they strive to create school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education through a Presidential Fitness Award.
- The revitalized Council's efforts are not limited to the sports sphere but extend to college sports reform, specifically addressing the broken transfer portal and ensuring fairness in sports regarding gender.
