Presidential Physical Fitness Info #1

When did the public school program for fitness assessment begin?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What activities were part of the public school fitness program started in the 1950s?

• Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and running

• Jumping jacks, squats, lunges, and swimming

• Cycling, stretching, yoga, and sprinting

• Weightlifting, gymnastics, hurdles, and long jump

What was the 1985 1/2 mile threshold for 8-year-old boys to receive the Presidential Physical Fitness Award?

• 3:00

• 3:30

• 3:58

• 4:00

What was the 1985 1/2 mile threshold for 8-year-old girls to receive the Presidential Physical Fitness Award?

• 3:30

• 3:45

• 3:58

• 4:15

Which US President advocated for youth fitness in the early 1960s and coined the phrase "the soft American"?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

What percentage of the population under the age of 18 is considered overweight?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What percentage of youth do not meet the CDC recommended levels of activity for general fitness?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What is considered the most important factor for children to remain active throughout their lives?

• Competition and winning

• Strict training regimens

• Enjoyment and community

• Individual achievement

What program did President George H.W. Bush promote in 1991 to encourage fitness?

• The Presidential Fitness Challenge

• The Great American Workout

• Youth Sports Initiative

• Fit Kids, Healthy Nation

What is a key piece of advice for parents to encourage their children to be active?

• Enroll them in competitive sports only

• Limit screen time strictly

• Find activities to do together as a family

• Provide them with expensive sports equipment