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May 5, 2026
Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Test and Award for Schools
- President Trump signed an order to restore the Presidential Physical Fitness Award and test, phased out under Obama.
- The test will be mandatory for students at 161 schools on U.S. military installations, with hopes for broader adoption.
- The initiative emphasizes competition and measurable athletic performance, contrasting with previous health-focused programs.
2 Sources
- Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returnsMay 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM · Fox News
- The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness testMay 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM · ABC News