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About the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Since 1956, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) has played an important role in educating people about the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. The Council consists of athletes, physicians, fitness and nutrition professionals, and entrepreneurs who are appointed by the President and serve in an advisory capacity through the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 

Some of PCSFN’s activities include:

Through partnerships with the public, private, and non-profit sectors, the Council promotes programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to lead active, healthy lives.

To stay up to date about the President's Council's activities, sign up for email updates.

Interested in requesting a PCSFN speaker? If you'd like to invite a PCSFN member to speak at your event, please submit your request at least 8 weeks in advance.