Introduction:
Donald Trump revives the presidential fitness test for students at the White House on Thursday, July 31, 2025. In which Donald Trump joined professional athletes. He signed an executive order aimed at restoring presidential fitness for students in public schools.
In addition, it also aims to expand the Presidential Sports and Nutrition Councils. “Make America Fit Again,” White House Secretary Caroline Lovett posted on X on Thursday.
This order will restore the Presidential Fitness Test for students in the United States. The Presidential Fitness Test was first launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966.
In which school-based programs were started in which prizes were given to those who showed outstanding performance in physical education.
Who attended this event?
Professional athletes also joined Donald Trump in this event. At this event, Donald Trump officially re-established the Presidential Fitness Test for students and he is joined by professional American Golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Annika Sorenstam.
And Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, were anticipated to be among the players joining Trump for the fitness test declaration. According to a CNN report, Trump confirmed that Bryson DeChambeau will be the chairman of the council.
Who first introduced the presidential fitness test?
The presidential fitness test was first launched in 1966 by Lyden B. Johnson and remained in effect until 2012.It was launched under the administration of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Presidential awards were given to students who achieved high marks in fitness in government schools. Former President Barack Obama rejected the test in 2012 when it was restored by the FitnessGram, which aimed to improve individual health.
Basic Objectives of the Presidential Fitness Test:
President Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, the primary goal of which was to make every young American healthy and fit. And besides that, it also aims to improve the fitness of students. And it’s also about establishing a strong and healthy culture for years to come.
President Trump has also commanded the Presidential Council to partner with professional athletes, sports organizations, and influential figures for fitness of student of government schools.
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