President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Description

The Council is comprised of 20 volunteer members who are appointed by the president. The Council recommends programs to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services which will encourage nationwide participation in physical fitness, physical activity and sports activities. In making these recommendations, the Council seeks to enhance State, local, and private physical activity programs while stimulating and strengthening fitness opportunities in the public sector. One of the ways in which the Council does this is through the President's Challenge physical activity and fitness awards program.