This legislation establishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition , comprising up to 30 presidential appointees serving two-year terms, to advise the President on matters related to physical activity and health. The Council's primary role is to recommend actions and strategies to advance national fitness goals, with administrative support provided by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Key functions of the Council include developing strategies for reestablishing and improving the Presidential Fitness Test as a main assessment tool, and promoting school-based programs that reward physical education excellence. It will also focus on expanding opportunities for sports participation and active lifestyles at all levels, emphasizing good nutrition, and addressing the growing national security threat posed by childhood obesity and sedentary habits that impact military readiness and the workforce.
This legislation establishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition , comprising up to 30 presidential appointees serving two-year terms, to advise the President on matters related to physical activity and health. The Council's primary role is to recommend actions and strategies to advance national fitness goals, with administrative support provided by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Key functions of the Council include developing strategies for reestablishing and improving the Presidential Fitness Test as a main assessment tool, and promoting school-based programs that reward physical education excellence. It will also focus on expanding opportunities for sports participation and active lifestyles at all levels, emphasizing good nutrition, and addressing the growing national security threat posed by childhood obesity and sedentary habits that impact military readiness and the workforce.