President Donald Trump has officially brought back the Presidential Fitness Test. On Thursday, July 31, Trump signed an executive order to reinstate the test back into public schools. It was previously in effect from 1963 to 2013. Obama replaced the Presidential Fitness Test with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, focused on more individual health than […]
Tag: Physical Education
Adolescent physical education needs a major redesign (Op-Ed)
Physical education (PE) has long been a staple in school curriculums, aiming to promote physical activity and overall health among adolescents. However, as we evolve in our understanding of health and wellness, it’s becoming increasingly evident that traditional PE programs may be falling short in meeting the diverse needs of students. The time has come […]
