Science Board

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board is a subcommittee of the Council that helps elevate scientific research related to physical activity, physical fitness, sports, and nutrition.

The Science Board Subcommittee assists the Council in its efforts to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all Americans. This assistance includes sharing scientific expertise related to Council activities, supporting the implementation of specific initiatives, or developing science-based reports.

The subcommittee is currently inactive.

2022 Science Board

The 2022 Science Board supported the Council's commitment to sharing evidence-based information about physical activity by reviewing the scientific literature on what works to help older adults get and stay physically active. This literature review supported the development of the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report on Older Adults.

2020-2021 Science Board

The 2020-2021 Science Board supported the Council’s work to improve the U.S. youth sports landscape. Read the 2020-2021 Science Board resources submitted and presented to the Council during the 2020 Annual Meeting.

Read past issues of Elevate Health

Elevate Health was a publication of the Council’s Science Board that focused on fitness, sports, and nutrition until 2016. Explore past issues in our virtual library.