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NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebOur Purpose and Impact. June 2023: The NFF in D.C. for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) Partner meeting and the inaugural meeting of the new President’s Council on Sports Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP).

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Presidential Youth Fitness Program

WebOriginally developed in 1966 under the Johnson administration as the Presidential Youth Fitness Test, the program focused on performance fitness and how a student tested in comparison to his or her peers.. The Obama administration rebranded the program in 2012 as the Presidential Youth Fitness Program with a refocus on health and to improve …

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About Us — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebThe National Fitness Foundation is the only congressionally chartered nonprofit focused on health and fitness. The Foundation develops public and private partnerships to help expand youth physical activity in America. It is the official charity of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The Foundation was congressionally

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The Problem — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebPhysical Inactivity Has Drastic Consequences. 32% of children are overweight or obese. Girls are 2x more likely to drop out of sports than their male peers by the age of 14. 70% of 17-to-24-year-olds do not qualify for the U.S. Military for health & fitness related issues. Children in poverty are 3x more likely to be physically inactive. $117

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Our Work — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebIn 2010, the National Fitness Foundation was established as the only congressionally chartered nonprofit focused on health & fitness. With drastic declines in youth physical activity levels throughout the decades and consequences that were quickly shortening life expectancies, the Foundation set out on an urgent mission to prepare and empower …

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Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+)

WebThe Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+), a program of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) since 2001, promotes physical activity and good nutrition, because it takes both to lead a healthy lifestyle. The 8-week program can help you maintain or improve your health and is a great way to help manage and reach

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Impact — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebThe health benefits for youth who engage in regular physical activity are clear: Improved physical health and a reduced risk of depression. Playing sports can provide additional benefits including developing competence, confidence and self-esteem; reducing risk of depression and improving life skills such as goal setting, time management, and

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Presidential Youth Fitness Program — NATIONAL FITNESS …

WebWe are proud to lead the iconic Presidential Youth Fitness Program, which serves as the national model for fitness education & assessment in physical education, impacting thousands of schools & millions of students across the country. Established in 2012 to empower students to be fit for life, the program modernized fitness education in schools

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Boris Lushniak, MD, MPH — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebDr. Lushniak leads the School of Public Health, the University of Maryland’s youngest (est. 2007) and most racially and ethnically diverse academic college. As Dean, he has developed several new academic programs, including accelerated and dual degrees, launched a global health initiative and provid

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The Solution — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebNFF is dedicated to developing public/private funding solutions for youth sport and recreation infrastructure projects in underserved communities. Awards & Recognition. NFF promotes the recognition and development of programs working to support whole child health: the intersection of physical, mental, and social emotional wellbeing.

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Gary H. Gibbons — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebGary H. Gibbons, M.D., is Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he oversees the third largest institute at the NIH, with an annual budget of more than $3 billion and a staff of 917 federal employees. The NHLBI provides gl

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Get In Touch — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

Web"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake. This isn't the kind of problem that can be solved overnight, but with everyone working together, it can be solved. So, let's move. –Michelle Obama

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Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebNational Fitness Foundation, 1802 Vernon Street NW, PMB 528, Washington, DC, 20009, United States [email protected]

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WH Event Announcement — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebPresident's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Plays Key Role in Biden-Harris Administration's Efforts to Build Healthy Communities [February 27, 2024] – The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced 141 new bold commitments from stakeholders across the nation, as part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build …

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Wilkins Bio — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebRob Wilkins. The Honorable Rob Wilkins is a retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant, military fitness advocate, and Former Member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) appointed under President Trump and President Biden.. Wilkins is an active supporter of military veterans and involved in several military-related …

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Scott Goudeseune — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebWith over 30 years of experience in operations, sales and marketing, Mr. Goudeseune leads the executive leadership team for ACE, where he provides vision and direction for the organization's strategic plans. In his role as chief executive officer (CEO), Goudeseune spearheads efforts to firmly establ

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Partners — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebNational Fitness Foundation, 1802 Vernon Street NW, PMB 528, Washington, DC, 20009, United States [email protected]

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Research Digest — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebNational Fitness Foundation, 1802 Vernon Street NW, PMB 528, Washington, DC, 20009, United States [email protected]

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Judi Brown Clarke, PhD, OLY — NATIONAL FITNESS FOUNDATION

WebJudi Brown Clarke, PhD, OLY. Dr. Clarke is the Vice President for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Health System. She possesses over seventeen years on senior management teams shaping strategic plans for diversity and establishing infrastructures for inclusive excellence and …

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