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# The White House Announces Restoration of the Presidential Fitness Test and Revitalization of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

The White House
July 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring two iconic pillars of American youth: the Presidential Fitness Test and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. This historic action underscores the Administration’s commitment to ending the childhood chronic disease epidemic and ensuring the strength, vitality, and excellence of future generations of Americans.

President Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as well as legendary American athletes including golfing greats Bryson DeChambeau and Annika Sörenstam, National Football Association icon Lawrence Taylor, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, and wrestler Triple H.

With this Executive Order, President Trump is bringing back a time-honored tradition that inspired millions of American children to strive for their best—physically, mentally, and civically. The Presidential Fitness Test, which will be administered by Secretary Kennedy, reestablishes a gold standard for youth physical fitness across the United States.

“We are building a nation of strong, proud, and unstoppable young Americans. The Presidential Fitness Test is not just about physical strength—it’s about character, competition, and confidence,” President Trump said. “Together, we are making fitness fun, competitive, and cool again.”

The revitalized President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition will create school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education and support the development of a Presidential Fitness Award. By working in close partnership with athletes, coaches, sports teams, and schools nationwide, the Council will champion access to fitness and healthy living for all Americans.

President Trump also announced that the Council will play an important role in helping to restore tradition to college sports, including reforming the broken transfer portal and keeping men out of women’s sports.

The Trump Administration is laying the groundwork for an American sports renaissance. Thanks to the efforts of President Trump, the United States in the next three years will host the Ryder Cup, the President’s Cup, the FIFA World Cup, and the Olympic Games. The year 2026 will also mark the 250th anniversary of the America’s founding and the 70th anniversary of the original President’s Council on Youth Fitness.

“This is a movement about discipline, strength, and excellence,” said President Trump. “The more we empower our kids to push harder, reach higher, and strive together, the more we secure America’s greatness for generations to come.”

For more information about the Executive Order and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, visit whitehouse.gov.

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