The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) has several programs and initiatives to help inspire you to be active, eat well, and get healthy. To stay up to date, sign up for email updates.
Council Awards
The Council and its Awards Program are currently inactive. To stay up to date on Council news, the Administration's appointments to the Council, and when the next award nomination period will open, please sign up for email updates.
The purpose of the Council Awards is to recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition.
Three award categories were open in 2024. To learn more about eligibility for each award, how to submit a nomination, and past award recipients please see the award titles below:
Community Leadership Award
The Community Leadership Award celebrates leaders who are building more vibrant and thriving communities through sports, physical activity, fitness, and nutrition-related programs.
PCSFN Hero Award
The PCSFN Hero Award celebrates high profile individuals (e.g., influencers) who champion sports, physical activity, fitness, or nutrition and amplify messages that support the Council’s mission to broad audiences.
Lifetime Impact Award
The Lifetime Impact Award celebrates individuals whose careers have greatly contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition nationwide.
Presidential Fitness Test
The Presidential Fitness Test (PFT) is a national physical fitness assessment that measures cardiovascular endurance, upper-body strength, and core strength in students aged 6 and older. Scores are compared to age- and sex-based benchmarks, and students can earn Presidential, National, or Improvement awards based on their results. Educators can use this test alongside state or national physical education standards and their school’s physical education curriculum to teach foundational fitness concepts, including goal setting, progress tracking, and proper exercise form.
