Hhs launches $10 million fitness challenge

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a $10 million prize competition designed to encourage schools and youth-serving organizations to implement the Presidential Fitness Test and develop programs that promote lifelong healthy habits.

Two tracks offer $10 million in awards

The challenge includes two tracks: Track 1 provides $7 million in cash prizes for innovative approaches to the test, with awards ranging from $20,000 to $1 million; Track 2 offers $3 million in equipment vouchers and recognition for fitness experiences.

Hhs secretary robert f kennedy jr promotes initiative

Kennedy stated the initiative aims to encourage children to become more physically active and build lasting healthy habits, emphasizing that 'getting america healthy starts with getting our children moving again.'

“Getting america healthy starts with getting our children moving again”

Education secretary linda McMahon highlights focus benefits

McMahon noted physical activity supports students' ability to focus and learn in school, while professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau emphasized the test builds confidence through goal-setting and self-improvement.

Other officials promote youth fitness

Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and Admiral Brian Christine stressed that physical discipline builds character, confidence, and resilience, and that fitness should focus on discovering capabilities rather than test scores.

Registration deadline set for february

Organizations must register, administer the Presidential Fitness Test with students, and submit entries by February 5, 2027, with winners announced in spring 2027.