Trump signs executive order to bring back presidential fitness test in schools
The GuardianThursday, July 31, 2025 at 8:35:06 PM
Former President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to reinstate the presidential fitness test in U.S. schools, a decades-old program that was discontinued 12 years ago. The test includes physical challenges like a one-mile run, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups. Trump announced the move alongside prominent athletes, framing it as a return to competitive fitness standards, contrasting with the previous shift toward promoting general healthy lifestyles.
Editor’s Note: This decision reignites a debate over how schools should approach physical education—whether to emphasize competition or holistic well-being. While supporters may see it as a push for discipline and fitness, critics could argue it overlooks inclusivity and mental health. Either way, it’s a policy shift that could shape how kids experience gym class.
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