The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council 

on Physical Fitness and Sports, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

www.fitness.gov

The President’s Challenge

Physical Activity & Fitness Awards Program

2009–2010

The President’s Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Awards Program 2010–2011

All

Weare

 Strong Kids for a Strong Nation

www.presidentschallenge.org

The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.fitness.gov
In This Book... 

The Youth Physical Fitness Program / 3

Accommodating Students with Disabilities / 3

Physical Fitness Test Instructions / 4

Qualifying Standards / 8

Physical Fitness State Champion School / 9

Physical Fitness Program Class Composite Record / 10

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award and Presidential 

Champions Challenge / 11

Active Lifestyle/Champions Awards / 13

Active Lifestyle Activity Log / 14

Teaching Aids / 15

President’s Challenge Gear / 16

Order Form / Opposite Inside Back Cover

How to Order / Inside Back Cover

Demonstration Center Schools / Inside Back Cover

Scope of President's Council 

Expanded in 2010

On June 23, 2010, a new President’s Council on Fitness, 

Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) was announced. As suggested 

by the name, this new Council enjoys an expanded mission 

to encourage healthier lifestyles through a variety of physical 

activities and better nutrition habits. Among those leading this 

charge are PCFSN Executive Director Shellie Y. Pfohl, M.S., 

and Council Co-Chairs Drew Brees, 2010 Super Bowl 

MVP-winning quarterback, and Dominique Dawes, three-time 

Olympic gymnast. To learn more about the Council and all of 

its members, visit www.fitness.gov.

The President’s Challenge

The President’s Challenge, a program of the newly launched 

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, has been 

dedicated to increasing the physical activity and fitness of 

America’s youth for decades. Through our partnership with 

the Let’s Move initiative, the President’s Challenge hopes to 

introduce even more Americans to the fun of physical activity. 

The President’s Challenge encourages kids to be active and 

get fit through the following programs:

Physical Fitness Test

A five-item test designed to measure the overall fitness 

of youth ages 6–17. 

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

An activity-based program for participants of all ages to track 

their physical activities for a six-week period. Great for those 

just getting started.

Presidential Champions

An online tracking tool for registered users to earn Bronze, 

Silver, and Gold awards.

The President’s Challenge is a terrific way to encourage 

students to get off the couch, get away from the computer 

screen, and get moving. 

Let’s Move

First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign is working 

to solve the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation. 

Participating in the President’s Challenge is one way for 

kids to become more physically active and help America 

meet that goal. 

Visit letsmove.gov to find out more ways that schools, families, 

and communities can help kids be more active, eat better, and 

get healthy.

First Lady Michelle Obama jumps rope during a President’s Council on Fitness, 

Sports and Nutrition event at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C., 

in June 2010.

(Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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The Presidential Physical Fitness Award

This award recognizes youth who achieve an outstanding level 

of physical fitness. Boys and girls who score at or above the 

85th percentile of qualifying standards on all five activities are 

eligible for this award. Emblems available with and without year.

The National Physical Fitness Award

This award is for those who score at or above the 50th 

percentile on all five activities, but fall below the 85th percentile 

in one or more of the events. This demonstrates a basic, yet 

challenging, level of physical fitness. Emblems available with 

and without year.

The Participant Physical Fitness Award

Those whose scores fall below the 50th percentile on one or 

more activities receive this award for taking part in the Physical 

Fitness Test. Emblems available with and without year.

Physical Fitness Program Awards

Bumper Stickers 

(Actual Size: 3" x 12")

Presidential Item Code #043 $.50

National Item Code #044 $.50

The You t h

 Physical Fitness Program

This program helps assess the 

current fitness level of 6–17-year-olds, 

and offers awards to encourage them 

to get moving and stay active. Students 

can try as often as they’d like. 

Activities and Awards

The Youth Physical Fitness Program 

includes five activities that measure 

muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, speed, agility, and 

flexibility. The program offers the three 

awards listed in the box below.

Testing Guidelines

The PCFSN recommends fitness testing 

at least twice a year, in the fall and spring. 

Testing works best as part of a complete 

physical education program that includes 

instruction on a variety of physical activities 

that keep students active during class time 

and reinforce the various components of 

physical fitness: muscular strength and 

endurance, cardiovascular strength and 

endurance, and flexibility.

Participant Physical Fitness

Award Emblem + Magnet 

(Actual Size: About 2 1/2" diameter)

Emblem without year Item Code #022 $.75

Emblem with 2011 Item Code #711 $.75

Magnet Item Code #046 $.50

National Physical Fitness 

Award Emblem + Magnet

(Actual Size: About 3" diameter)

Emblem without year Item Code #020 $1.25

Emblem with 2011 Item Code #611 $1.25

Magnet Item Code #042 $.75

National Physical Fitness Certificate

(Actual Size: 8" x 10") Item Code #021 $.25

Participant Physical Fitness Certificate

(Actual Size: 8" x 10") Item Code #023 $.25

Presidential Physical Fitness 

Award Emblem + Magnet

(Actual Size: About 3" diameter)

Emblem without year Item Code #013 $1.50

Emblem with 2011 Item Code #511 $1.50

Magnet Item Code #041 $.75

Presidential Physical Fitness Certificate

(Actual Size: 8" x 10") Item Code #015 $.50

2011

NATIONAL

PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD

NATIONAL

PHYSICAL FITNESS AWAR

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011

PRESIDENTIAL

PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD

2011

Before conducting the President’s 

Challenge, or any youth fitness test, you 

should review and take into consideration 

each individual’s medical status to identify 

medical, orthopedic, or other health issues.

At the onset of testing, make sure 

everyone taking the test knows the correct 

techniques for each activity, including 

proper pacing and running style. There 

is no limit to the number of tries an 

individual may have on each activity.

Use the student’s age at the time of 

testing for comparison to the appropriate 

award standards located on page 8. 

Qualifying standards are based on the 

1985 National School Population Fitness 

Survey (validated in 1998).

Accommodating Students 

with Disabilities

Students with disabilities or special needs 

have the right to an individualized physical 

fitness program. These students can and 

should be motivated to develop lifetime 

habits of appropriate physical activity and 

receive recognition for their achievements 

in physical fitness. Suggestions for options 

that permit boys and girls, ages 6-17, with 

disabilities to be acknowledged for their 

achievement are available on the National 

Center for Physical Activity and Disability 

(NCPAD) website, www.ncpad.org. Use of 

the President’s Challenge awards to 

recognize those achievements is 

encouraged. 

Teachers or fitness leaders may decide 

that other students without identified 

disabilities, such as asthma sufferers, also 

need modifications in one or more of the 

test categories or awards. We rely on the 

professionals in the field to accommodate 

those special young people. You know your 

students best.

In some cases, when students do not 

reach President’s Challenge standards 

on one or more of the test items in the 

awards program, qualified instructors, using 

professional judgement, may choose to 

qualify those students for higher award levels.
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The You t h Ph y sical Fi t ness

 Test Instructions

OR 1a. Partial Curl-ups 

Objective

To measure abdominal strength/endurance by maximum 

number of curl-ups.

Testing

Have student lie on cushioned, clean surface with knees flexed 

and feet about 12 inches from buttocks. The feet are not held 

or anchored. Arms are extended forward with fingers resting on 

the legs and pointing toward the knees. The student’s partner 

kneels behind with hands cupped under the student’s head. 

The student being tested curls up, slowly sliding the fingers up 

the legs until the fingertips touch the knees, then back down 

until the head touches the partner’s hands. The curl-ups are 

done to a metronome (or audio tape, clapping, drums) with one 

complete curl-up every three seconds, and are continued until 

the student can do no more at the required pace. The student 

should remain in motion during the entire three second interval.

Scoring

Record only those curl-ups done with proper form and in 

rhythm. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

Rationale

Partial curl-ups, completed slowly with knees bent and feet not 

held, are also an indicator of strength and endurance of the 

abdominal muscles.

1. Curl-ups 

Objective

To measure abdominal strength/endurance by maximum number of 

curl-ups performed in one minute.

Testing

Have student lie on cushioned, clean surface with knees flexed and feet 

about 12 inches from buttocks. Partner holds feet. Arms are crossed with hands 

placed on opposite shoulders and elbows held close to chest. Keeping this arm 

position, student raises the trunk, curling up to touch the outside of forearms and 

elbows to thighs and then lowers the back to the floor so that the scapulas (shoulder 

blades) touch the floor, for one curl-up. To start, a timer calls out the signal “Ready? 

Go!” and begins timing student for one minute. The student stops on the word “stop.”

Scoring

“Bouncing” off the floor is not permitted. The curl-up should be counted only 

if performed correctly. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

12"

12"

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2. Shuttle Run 

Objective

To measure speed and agility.

Testing

Mark two parallel lines 30 feet apart and place two blocks of wood or similar 

object (approximate size of 2" x 2" x 4") behind one of the lines. Students start 

behind opposite line. On the signal “Ready? Go!” the student runs to the blocks, 

picks one up, runs back to the starting line, places the block behind the line, 

runs back and picks up the second block, and runs back across the starting 

line.

Scoring

Blocks should not be thrown across the lines. Scores are recorded to the 

nearest tenth of a second. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

3. Endurance Run/Walk

Objective 

To measure heart/lung endurance by fastest time to cover a designated distance.

Testing

On a safe, one-mile distance, students begin running on the count “Ready? Go!” 

Walking may be interspersed with running. However, the students should be 

encouraged to cover the distance in as short a time as possible.

Scoring 

Before administering this test, students’ health status should be reviewed. 

Also, students should be given ample instruction on how to pace themselves 

and should be allowed to practice running this distance against time. Sufficient 

time should be allowed for warming up and cooling down before and after the test. 

Times are recorded in minutes and seconds.

 n Option for 6–7 year olds . . . 1/4 mile n Option for 8–9 year olds . . . 1/2 mile

 The same objective and testing procedures are used as with the mile run. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

Rationale

Shorter distance runs are included as options for younger children. Younger children can be prepared to run the mile. However, some 

teachers find it easier to administer a shorter run, which provides good information on cardiorespiratory endurance of young children.

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4. Pull-ups

Objective

To measure upper body strength/endurance by maximum number of pull-ups completed.

Testing

Student hangs from a horizontal bar with arms fully extended and feet free from floor, 

using either an overhand grasp (palms facing away from body) or underhand grip (palms 

facing toward body). Small students may be lifted to starting position. Student raises 

body until chin clears the bar and then lowers body to full-hang starting position. Student 

performs as many correct pull-ups as possible.

Scoring

Pull-ups should be done in a smooth rather than jerky motion. Kicking or bending the 

legs is not permitted and the body must not swing during the movement. See page 8 

for qualifying standards.

OR 4a. Right Angle Push-ups 

Objective

To measure upper body strength/endurance by maximum number 

of push-ups completed.

Testing

The student starts in push-up position with hands under shoulders, 

arms straight, fingers pointed forward, and legs straight, parallel, 

and slightly apart (approximately 2–4 inches) with the toes 

supporting the feet. Keeping the back and knees straight, the 

student then lowers the body until there is a 90-degree angle 

formed at the elbows with upper arms parallel to the floor. A partner holds her/his hands at the point of the 90-degree angle so 

that the student being tested goes down only until her/his shoulders touch the partner’s hand, then back up. The push-ups are done 

to a metronome (or audio tape, clapping, drums) with one complete push-up every three seconds, and are continued until the student 

can do no more at the required pace. The student should remain in motion during the entire three second interval.

Scoring

Record only those push-ups done with proper form and in rhythm. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

Rationale

Right angle push-ups provide a good indicator of the range of strength/endurance found in children and youth, whereas some are 

unable to do any pull-ups. Pull-ups remain an option for those students at higher levels of strength/endurance.

OR 4b. Flexed-Arm Hang 

Students who cannot do one pull-up or want an alternative to the pull-ups or right angle push-ups may do the flexed-arm hang in 

order to qualify for the National or Participant Physical Fitness Awards. To qualify for the Presidential Award, students are required to 

do pull-ups or right angle push-ups.

Objective

To measure upper body strength by maintaining flexed-arm hang position as long as 

possible.

Testing

Using either an overhand grasp (palms facing away from body) or underhand grip 

(palms facing toward body), student assumes flexed-arm hang position with chin clearing 

the bar. Students may be lifted to this position. Student holds this position as long as 

possible.

Scoring

Chest should be held close to bar with legs hanging straight. Timing is stopped when 

student’s chin touches or falls below the bar. See page 8 for qualifying standards.
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OR 5a. Sit and Reach

Objective

To measure flexibility of lower back and hamstrings.

Testing

A specially constructed box with a measuring scale marked in centimeters is used, with 23 centimeters at the level of the feet. 

(Details for construction are available at presidentschallenge.org or by contacting the President’s Challenge office.) Student 

removes shoes and sits on floor with knees fully extended, feet shoulder-width apart, and soles of the feet held flat against the 

end of the box. With hands on top of each other, palms down, and legs held flat, the student reaches along the measuring line as 

far as possible. After three practice reaches, the fourth reach is held while the distance is recorded.

Scoring

Legs must remain straight, soles of feet against box, and fingertips of both hands should reach evenly along measuring line. 

Scores are recorded to the nearest centimeter. See page 8 for qualifying standards.

President’s Challenge 

Sit and Reach Box 

Measure your students’ flexibility 

with this President’s Challenge 

sit and reach box. It features a built-in 

footplate, a maximum reach indicator, 

and scales in inches and centimeters. 

Easy assembly requires no tools. 

See inside back cover for ordering 

information.

Item Code #350

$119.95

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President’s Challenge Gym Mat

Our 2' x 6' mat is perfect for 

students performing curl-ups, 

right angle push-ups, or flexibility 

testing. This 1.5" thick vinyl mat 

features two folds and handles for 

easy carrying and storage as well 

as the President’s Challenge logo.

Item Code #360

$49.95

5. V-Sit Reach 

Objective

To measure flexibility of lower back and hamstrings.

Testing

A straight line two feet long is marked on the floor as the baseline. A measuring 

line four feet long is drawn perpendicular to the midpoint of the baseline extending 

two feet on each side and marked off in half-inches. The point where the baseline 

and measuring line intersect is the “0” point. Student removes shoes and sits on 

floor with measuring line between legs and soles of feet placed immediately behind 

baseline, heels 8–12 inches apart. With hands on top of each other, palms down, 

the student places them on measuring line. With the legs held flat by a partner, the 

student slowly reaches forward as far as possible, keeping fingers on the measuring line and feet flexed. After three practice tries, 

the student holds the fourth reach for three seconds while that distance is recorded.

Scoring

Legs must remain straight with soles of feet held perpendicular to the floor (feet flexed). Students should be encouraged to reach 

slowly rather than “bounce” while stretching. Scores, recorded to the nearest half-inch, are read as plus scores for reaches beyond 

baseline, minus scores for reaches behind baseline. See page 8 for qualifying standards.
ORa

Chart reflects 50th percentile of scores that students must reach for the National Physical Fitness Award.

The Participant Physical Fitness Award

Those who attempt all five activities but have one or more scores below the 50th percentile (see chart above) are eligible 

for the Participant Award. 

To see more specific percentiles for these test activities, you can also download the President’s Challenge Normative 

Data Spreadsheet at www.presidentschallenge.org. Click on “Download Tools & Resources” and then see Forms.

Qualifying Standards for all students — The Presidential Physical Fitness Test

In order to qualify for this award, participants must achieve at least the 85th percentile in all 5 activities represented 

below. These standards are based on the 1985 National School Population Fitness Survey and validated in 1998, by 

means of comparison with a large nationwide sample collected in 1994.

Building a Healthier Nation—One Student at a Time

Age

Curl-Ups

(# one 

minute)

Partial*

Curl-Ups

(#)

Shuttle 

Run

(seconds)

V-Sit 

Reach

(inches)

Sit and 

Reach

(centimeters)

One-Mile 

Run

(min:sec)

Distance Options** Pull-Ups

(#)

Rt. Angle

Push-Ups

(#) (min:sec)

1/4 mile 

(min:sec)

1/2 mile 

BOYS

6 33 22 12.1 +3.5 31 10:15 1:55 2 9

7 36 24 11.5 +3.5 30 09:22 1:48 4 14

8 40 30 11.1 +3.0 31 8:48 3:30 5 17

9 41 37 10.9 +3.0 31 8:31 3:30 5 18

10 45 35 10.3 +4.0 30 7:57 6 22

11 47 43 10.0 +4.0 31 7:32 6 27

12 50 64 9.8 +4.0 31 7:11 7 31

13 53 59 9.5 +3.5 33 6:50 7 39

14 56 62 9.1 +4.5 36 6:26 10 40

15 57 75 9.0 +5.0 37 6:20 11 42

16 56 73 8.7 +6.0 38 6:08 11 44

17 55 66 8.7 +7.0 41 6:06 13 53

GIRLS

6 32 22 12.4 +5.5 32 11:20 2:00 2 9

7 34 24 12.1 +5.0 32 10:36 1:55 2 14

8 38 30 11.8 +4.5 33 10:02 3:58 2 17

9 39 37 11.1 +5.5 33 9:30 3:53 2 18

10 40 33 10.8 +6.0 33 9:19 3 20

11 42 43 10.5 +6.5 34 9:02 3 19

12 45 50 10.4 +7.0 36 8:23 2 20

13 46 59 10.2 +7.0 38 8:13 2 21

14 47 48 10.1 +8.0 40 7:59 2 20

15 48 38 10.0 +8.0 43 8:08 2 20

16 45 49 10.1 +9.0 42 8:23 1 24

17 44 58 10.0 +8.0 42 8:15 1 25

OR OR OR OR

The National Physical Fitness Award

In order to qualify for this award, participants must achieve at least the 50th percentile in all 5 activities represented 

below. These standards are based on the 1985 National School Population Fitness Survey and validated in 1998, by 

means of comparison with a large nationwide sample collected in 1994.

Chart reflects 85th percentile of scores that students must reach for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.

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*Norms from Canada Fitness Award Program, Health Canada, Government of Canada with permission. **Note: 1/4 and 1/2 mile norms from Amateur Athletic Union Physical Fitness Program with permission.

Age

Curl-Ups

(# one 

minute)

Partial* 

Curl-Ups 

(#)

Shuttle 

Run

(seconds)

V-Sit 

Reach

(inches)

Sit and 

Reach

(centimeters)

One-Mile 

Run

(min:sec) 

Distance Options**

Pull-Ups

(#) 

Rt. Angle 

Push-Ups

(#)

FlexedArm 

Hang 

(sec)

(min:sec) 

1/4 mile

(min:sec) 

1/2 mile

BOYS

6 22 10 13.3 +1.0 26 12:36 2:21 1 7 6

7 28 13 12.8 +1.0 25 11:40 2:10 1 8 8

8 31 17 12.2 +0.5 25 11:05 4:22 1 9 10

9 32 20 11.9 +1.0 25 10:30 4:14 2 12 10

10 35 24 11.5 +1.0 25 9:48 2 14 12

11 37 26 11.1 +1.0 25 9:20 2 15 11

12 40 32 10.6 +1.0 26 8:40 2 18 12

13 42 39 10.2 +0.5 26 8:06 3 24 14

14 45 40 9.9 +1.0 28 7:44 5 24 20

15 45 45 9.7 +2.0 30 7:30 6 30 30

16 45 37 9.4 +3.0 30 7:10 7 30 28

17 44 42 9.4 +3.0 34 7:04 8 37 30

GIRLS

6 23 10 13.8 +2.5 27 13:12 2:26 1 6 5

7 25 13 13.2 +2.0 27 12:56 2:21 1 8 6

8 29 17 12.9 +2.0 28 12:30 4:56 1 9 8

9 30 20 12.5 +2.0 28 11:52 4:50 1 12 8

10 30 24 12.1 +3.0 28 11:22 1 13 8

11 32 27 11.5 +3.0 29 11:17 1 11 7

12 35 30 11.3 +3.5 30 11:05 1 10 7

13 37 40 11.1 +3.5 31 10:23 1 11 8

14 37 30 11.2 +4.5 33 10:06 1 10 9

15 36 26 11.0 +5.0 36 9:58 1 15 7

16 35 26 10.9 +5.5 34 10:31 1 12 7

17 34 40 11.0 +4.5 35 10:22 1 16 7

OR OR OR OR OR
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STATE CHAMPION 10-11

Indicates Placement

Entry Form

2010–2011 State Champion Physical Fitness Award

Complete the following information:

Name of School ______________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

City/State/Zip _______________________________________________

E-mail ____________________Website___________________________

Type of School (Check all that apply)

o Elementary o Jr. High o Public o Home School

o Middle o Sr. High o Private 

Deadline:

Entries must be postmarked by July 1, 2011. No entries will be processed 

after this deadline.

A. Total eligible enrollment* (50 or greater): This 

figure must be the total number of pupils (male 

and female) ages 6 through 17 years enrolled 

in the school on May 1, 2011, or the last official 

day of school, if earlier. 

*This includes any 6-year-olds in kindergarten.

B. Total number qualifying for Presidential Award: 

Number of pupils qualifying for the Presidential 

Physical Fitness Award during the 2010–2011 

school year.

C. Percentage: Divide total eligible enrollment 

figure (A) into Total Number Qualifying (B)

 B/A x 100 = %

Official certification must be completed to enter the competition

I certify that the pupils qualifying were tested in strict adherence to the President’s 

Challenge physical fitness test and scored at or above the 85th percentile on each 

of the test items. The boys’ norms were used to qualify boys and the girls’ norms were 

used to qualify girls. I have attached the class composite record indicating the scores 

of those pupils who ranked at or above the 85th percentile on each test.

Physical Education Teacher Name _______________________________

Physical Education Teacher Signature ____________________________

Date________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________ E-mail __________________________

I hereby certify that the enrollment figure and number of students qualifying for the 

Presidential Physical Fitness Award (PPFA) is correct.

Principal Name _______________________________________________

Principal Signature ____________________________________________

Date________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________ E-mail___________________________

Category

Circle one

I II III

Boys Girls Total

A.

Enter figures here

Boys Girls Total

B.

Enter figures here

C.

Enter total % here

The award

Each year, we present three schools 

in each state with the State Champion 

Award. These schools have the highest 

percentage of students who qualify for the 

Presidential Physical Fitness Award in the 

schools’ enrollment category. 

The winning school in each category 

receives a distinctive award certificate and 

recognition on the President’s Challenge 

website. Students at each school who earn 

the Presidential Physical Fitness Award will 

receive an additional embroidered emblem 

and a certificate of recognition. These 

awards are provided free of charge. 

Category 1. Schools with 50–200 

students enrolled

Category 2. Schools with 201–500 

students enrolled

Category 3. Schools with over 500 

students enrolled

How to enter 

To be considered for the 2010–2011 

school year, award entries must be 

postmarked no later than July 1, 2011. 

1. Complete your President’s Challenge 

testing for the 2010–2011 school year. 

2. Complete the enclosed entry form 

and composite record on the back of 

this page.

3. Return the entry form to: 

The President’s Challenge

Attn: State Champion Entries

501 N. Morton Street, Suite 203

Bloomington, IN 47404

Fax: 812-855-8999

You can also apply online 

at www.presidentschallenge.org.

Notification

All schools entering the State Champion 

program will be notified of winners on 

October 1. We will send a list of winners to 

state governors and members of Congress. 

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Become a Physical Fitness State 

Champion School
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2010–2011 Physical Fitness State Champion Award Class Composite Record 

for the Physical Fitness Program 

Name of School ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________________

(Complete Physical Fitness State Champion Award Entry Form on reverse side of this form.)

For the 2010–2011 school year, teachers may qualify students for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award using only the President’s 

Challenge testing items and norms. Please record students’ scores in the space provided below or use Fitness File online to print out a list of 

your Presidential winners.

Please list Presidential Physical Fitness Award Winners’ test scores only. 

Special Note: You can apply to become a Physical Fitness State Champion School by mail or on our website. Visit www.presidentschallenge.org and click on Celebrate Your 

Achievements, then State Champion Schools for details. You can fill out the entry form and attach your data to enter. See our website for more details.

Student Name Age Sex

Curl-Ups

(# one 

minute)

Partial

Curl-Ups

(#)

Shuttle 

Run

(seconds)

V-Sit 

Reach

(inches)

Sit and 

Reach

(centimeters)

One-Mile 

Run

(min:sec)

Distance Options PullUps

(#)

Rt. Angle

Push-Ups

(#)

FOR 

PC USE 

ONLY (min:sec)

1/4 mile 

(min:sec)

1/2 mile OR OR OR OR

Total number of Presidential Award Winners on this page _________________

This form may be photocopied.
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Let’s Move to increase physical 

activity among youth, both in and out 

of school, and get families moving 

together. Every American — young, 

old, or in between — can become more 

active, fit, and healthy and have fun 

at the same time. 

The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

All-American

Everyone can be an

The Presidential Champions Challenge

The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award 

(PALA) can help children ages 6–17 

and adults 18+ get started on a regular 

program of physical activity. A number 

of organizations have signed on to help 

encourage all Americans to take the 

President’s Challenge and earn their 

PALA. Visit the President’s Challenge 

website to learn more about these program 

advocates and look for opportunities to 

promote participation to your students and 

colleagues or become an advocate for the 

program in your community. 

Help the President’s Council on 

Fitness, Sports and Nutrition get more 

Americans to move more often. Use 

the PALA as part of your efforts to 

create a healthier school.
Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 1 # of Minutes or

Pedometer Steps Activities

Swimming, Cleaning House 40

Pedometer 9,000

Dance Lessons, Walk the Dog 75

Pedometer 8,500

Softball 30

Bicycling 40

Hiking with Family 50

Active Lifestyle Log Example:

The Presiden t ial

 Active Lifestyle Challenge

The Presidential Active Lifestyle 

Award (PALA) Challenge motivates 

participants to be physically active 

on a regular basis by encouraging 

them to engage in activities they 

enjoy. With a list of over 100 possible 

activities, that’s easy to do!

The PALA award is available online 

through an interactive tracking log that 

allows you and your students to track their 

progress, or you can use the activity log on 

the following page.

We also encourage you to use the PALA to 

compliment fitness testing at your school. 

You can help ensure students are regularly 

active in the weeks leading up to testing 

by having them complete the PALA. 

Because the PALA is available to youth 

and adults, it’s a great tool for promoting 

physical activity throughout your school—

to administrators, teachers, parents, and 

volunteers. 

It’s Easy

1. Be Physically Active Each Day — 60 

minutes for youth (ages 6–17), 30 minutes 

for adults. Almost any activity counts as 

long as it involves moving the large muscle 

groups in the body.

2. Commit Some Time Each Week — 

At least five days per week, and log the 

activity (you can log activities for the 

previous 14 days on the website).

3. Make It Last — For a period of six weeks.

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The Presiden t ial

 Champions Challenge (online only)

The Web-based Presidential 

Champions Challenge allows users to 

take as long as they like to earn their 

award. And it’s an excellent next step 

for those who earn their PALA. 

You can participate on your own, join a 

group, or create a little friendly 

competition — between classrooms, 

faculty and staff, or among the student 

body. With an unlimited amount of time to 

complete the program, you can encourage 

a yearly school challenge and recognize 

the physical activity achievements of the 

students, faculty, staff, and even parents 

at the end of each school year.

It’s Easy

1. Get out and do it. Points are based on 

the energy expenditure of each activity (its 

MET — metabolic equivalent value). So the 

more activity or the higher the intensity, the 

more points earned.

2. Sign up at

www.presidentschallenge.org.

3. Log it. Log your time as often as you like 

(even five minutes counts). And you can 

log your time for the previous 14 days.

4. Earn awards. The Presidential 

Champions Challenge recognizes 

achievement at a variety of levels. Aim 

for the Bronze award first and then work 

toward the Silver and Gold. There’s also a 

Platinum level for those who want to go 

all the way! 

You can see information about 

award levels on page 13 and online at 

www.presidentschallenge.org (click on 

Celebrate Your Achievements and 

Presidential Champions Awards). The only 

thing left to do is outline the dates of your 

Challenge and get the word out!
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Presidential Champions Medallions

(Gold, Silver, Bronze)

(Actual Size: About 2 1/2" diameter)

Item Code #200 (Gold) $7.00

Item Code #201 (Silver) $6.50

Item Code #202 (Bronze) $6.00

Presidential Champions Lapel Pins

(Gold, Silver, Bronze)

(Actual Size: About 7/8" diameter)

Item Code #210 (Gold) $3.50

Item Code #211 (Silver) $3.25

Item Code #212 (Bronze) $3.00

Presidential Champions Ribbons

(Gold, Silver, Bronze)

(Actual Size: 2" x 7 1/2")

Item Code #220 (Gold) $1.00

Item Code #221 (Silver) $.90

Item Code #222 (Bronze) $.80

Presidential Champions Awards

Presidential Champions Bronze Award

For anyone who earns 40,000 points in the Presidential 

Champions Challenge. 

Presidential Champions Silver Award

For anyone who earns 90,000 points in the Presidential 

Champions Challenge. 

Presidential Champions Gold Award

For anyone who earns160,000 points in the Presidential 

Champions Challenge. 

Presidential Champions Set

Complete award set includes one of each: Certificate, Medallion, Lapel Pin, and Ribbon 

Item Code #240 (Gold) $10.50, Item Code #241 (Silver) $10.00, Item Code #242 (Bronze) $9.50

Presidential Champions 

Certificates

(Gold, Silver, Bronze)

(Actual Size: 8" x 10")

Item Code #230

$.85

Item Code #231

$.75

Item Code #232

$.60

ACTIVE LIF ESTYLE AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

ACTI VE LIF ESTYLE AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

ACTI VE LIF ESTYLE AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

ACTI VE LIF ESTYLE AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

ACTI VE LIF ESTYLE AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL

Strip of Stickers 

For Presidential 

Active Lifestyle Award 

Certificates

Item Code #120

$.30

Presidential Active 

Lifestyle Award Emblem 

Available only as part 

of the Presidential Active 

Lifestyle Award Set

Bumper Sticker 

(Actual Size: 3" x 12")

Item Code #130

$.50

Presidential Active 

Lifestyle Award 

Lapel Pin

(Actual Size: 

About 3/4" diameter)

Item Code #150

$3.00

Presidential Active Lifestyle 

Award Certificate

(Actual Size: 8" x 10")

Item Code #110

$.50

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Set

Complete award set includes one of each: Certificate, Emblem, and Strip of Stickers

Item Code #100

$1.75 For anyone who meets their daily activity goal 5 days per week 

for 6 weeks as part of the Active Lifestyle Challenge. You’ll 

also receive five eagle stickers; each time you complete the 

program, you can apply one to your certificate.

Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards (PALA)

The AE2790 

Pedometer is ultra 

thin and counts steps, 

distance walked, and 

calories burned. It 

features a clock, an 

automatic activity 

timer, and an easy-toread, oversized display. 

Includes safety leash.

The AE2790

Item Code #140

$12.95 

(Actual Size: approximately 

2 1/4" x 1 1/2")

Using a pedometer

You can track every step you take, running 

or walking, by using a pedometer (and 

steps count on your activity log). 

When you start out, first determine the 

average number of steps you take for one 

week. Then, work to increase the number 

of steps by 500 per day each week until 

you meet your goal.

Here are some goals to help you get 

started:

n Girls ages 6–17, at least 11,000 steps 

per day

n Boys ages 6–17, at least 13,000 steps 

per day

n Adults 18 or older, at least 8,500

steps a day

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Participant Name _____________________________________________________Date Started_____________________

Group ID ___________________________________ Age _________________ Date Completed_____________________

The Active Lifestyle Activity Log

Verification

I certify that I have met the requirements of the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.

Participant Signature __________________________________________________

Supervising Adult’s 

Signature (if applicable)_________________________________________________

Note: Submit this paper log to your teacher or group administrator, or keep for your own records. 

Please do not submit to the President’s Challenge office. See inside back cover for award ordering information. 

Week 2 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 4 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 6 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 1 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 3 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

Week 5 Activities

# of Minutes 

or Pedometer 

Steps

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Participant Signature Date

[ ] I have met my daily activity goal for at least 5 days 

each week. 

[ ] I have performed my physical activities for at 

least 6 weeks. 

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Presiden t ’s C hallenge

 Teaching Aids

Get Fit! Handbook for Youth 

Ages 6–17

(Actual Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")

Item Code #060 or #061

$2.50/$2.00

Physical Fitness Slide Chart for the Physical Fitness Program 

(Actual Size: 4" x 9")

Item Code #045

$5.00

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award

Testing Events

ONE- 1/4 1/2

CURL- PARTIAL SHUTTLE V-SIT SIT AND MILE MILE MILE PULL- RIGHT

UPS CURL- RUN REACH REACH RUN RUN* RUN* UPS ANGLE**

(1 min.) UPS (sec) (inches) (cm) (min/sec) (min/sec) (min/sec) PUSH-UPS

THE PARTICIPANT PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD Boys and girls who attempt all five items, but whose scores

fall below the 50th percentile on one or more of them

are eligible to receive the Participant Award.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Set arrow at appropriate testing event.

2. Read qualifying Standards.

**1/4 and 1/2 mile norms from Amateur Athletic

**Union Physical Fitness Program with permission.

**Norms from Canada Fitness Award Program, Health Canada,

**Government of Canada with permission.

33 —6 36 —7 40 —8 41 —9

45 —10 47 —11

50 —12 53 —13

56 —14 57 —15 56 —16

55 —17

Boys

Standards

age levels

Level of Performance

32 —6 34 —7

38 —8 39 —9

40 —10 42 —11

45 —12 46 —13

47 —14 48 —15 45 —16

44 —17

Girls

Standards

age levels

Level of Performance

OR

OR

OR OR

OR

2010–2011 Poster

(Actual Size: 17" x 22")

Item Code #050

$1.00

Stay Active and Be Fit! Handbook 

for Adults 

(Actual Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2")

Item Code #062 or #063

$2.50/$2.00 Awards Wall Chart for the 

Physical Fitness and Health 

Fitness Programs 

(Actual Size: 16 1/2" x 22 3/4")

Item Code #051

$1.00

Instructor’s Emblem 

For those who administer the 

President’s Challenge Program.

(Actual Size: About 3 3/4" diameter)

Item Code #040

$1.75

S1XL(BK) Accusplit® Survivor 

Stopwatch

A great stopwatch for timing the 

shuttle run, mile run, or curl-ups. 

The S1XL(BK) is an economical 

way to get professional timing in 

your physical education class. 

It also features the President’s 

Challenge logo.

Item Code #145

$8.50

Physical Fitness Test 

Score Pads 

Our 50-sheet test score pads 

make it easy to write down scores 

and comments on the physical 

fitness test, then tear off the 

pages and give them to students, 

or take them back to your office. 

See inside back cover for ordering 

information.

(Actual Size: 5" x 7")

Item Code #310

$2.00

Online Resources

This year, the President’s Challenge has a brand new, 

improved website! Visit www.presidentschallenge.org

and check out our enhanced interactive tools for 

tracking students’ progress. You can enter student 

information and fitness test scores, calculate 

percentages and awards, print reports for students to 

take home, and more. Just click on “Fitness File” to 

get started.
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Presidential Active Lifestyle

Award T-Shirt

Oxford grey with silk-screened

logo on chest. Made of 

90% preshrunk cotton and 

 10% polyester.

Adult: Small–XXL

Item Code #065

Youth: Medium–Large 

Item Code #066 

President’s Challenge 

Sport Pack 

Navy, 17" x 18" nylon mesh sport 

bag w/drawstring closure, zippered 

inside pocket, and velcro pocket.

Item Code #301

$9.95

Take Pride in y our Eff o r t

 President’s Challenge Gear

President’s Challenge Windbreaker

Lightweight and water resistant 100% polyester 

(unlined) jacket. Unisex style featuring zippered pockets 

and a drawstring waist with a drop-tail hem in back. 

Available in black only with “The President’s Challenge” 

embroidered in white on the left chest.

Item Code #099

Price: $29.95

Sizes: Adult Small-XXLarge

Trek Water Bottle

Stay hydrated with this 20 oz. 

BPA-free aluminum sports 

bottle. It features a carabiner 

clip, screw top, and the 

President’s Challenge logo.

Item Code #315

Price: $8.95

Physical Fitness Award Lanyards

Presidential Item Code #047 

National Item Code #048 

Participant Item Code #049 

$1.50 each
NOTE: 

President’s Challenge shirts are all 5.3 oz. 

Presidential Champions shirts are: Bronze 5.6 oz.; 

Silver and Gold 6.1 oz.

Size Chart S M L XL XXL

Men’s 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50

Women’s (Bust) 34-36 38-40 42-44 N/A N/A

Women’s (Blouse Size) 8-12 14-16 18-20 N/A N/A

Youth N/A 10-12 14-16 N/A N/A

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National Physical 

Fitness Award T-Shirt

Red with silk-screened 

logo on chest. Made 

of 100% preshrunk 

cotton.

Adult: Small–XXL

Item Code #072

Youth: Medium–Large

Item Code #073

Participant Physical 

Fitness Award T-Shirt

White with silk-screened 

logo on chest. Made of 100% 

preshrunk cotton.

Adult: Small–XXL 

Item Code #074

Youth: Medium–Large

Item Code #075

Presidential Physical 

Fitness Award T-Shirt

Royal blue with silkscreened logo on chest. 

Made of 100% preshrunk 

cotton.

Adult: Small–XXL

Item Code #070

Youth: Medium–Large

Item Code #071

Presidential Champions T-Shirts

White or grey in 100% preshrunk 

cotton with silk-screened logo on 

chest (Gold, Silver, Bronze).

Adult: Small–XXL

Item Code #250 (Gold) 

Item Code #260 (Silver) 

Item Code #270 (Bronze) 

Youth: Medium–Large

Item Code #251 (Gold) 

Item Code #261 (Silver) 

Item Code #271 (Bronze) 

All award t-shirts are priced at $8.50 for adult 

sizes and $7.35 for youth sizes. 

Quantity discounts are available; see the order 

form for discounts on 12 or more shirts.
Ship to:

Name (Required) _________________________________

School/Organization ______________________________

________________________________________________

Address (no P.O. boxes) ___________________________

City ____________________________________________

State________________ZIPCode ___________________

E-mail __________________________________________

Phone Number ( ______ )__________________________

o Check to be added to our e-mail list.

Billing Address (if different than above):

Name (Required) _________________________________

School/Organization ______________________________

Address (no P.O. boxes) ___________________________

City ____________________________________________

State________________ZIPCode ___________________

Phone Number ( ______ )__________________________

o Check/Money Order

 # ____________________________________________

o Bill us (institutional purchase orders only)

o Card # _______________________________________

Exp. Date: _____/_____ Security Code _______________

P.O. # __________________________________________

Signature _______________________________________

Please fill out the section below.

(To help us expedite your order, please fill out 

completely.)

1. School: o Elementary o Middle o Jr. High 

o Sr. High o Home School o Not a school (skip to 

question 5)

2. School or agency classification: o Public o Private

3. What is your school’s approximate enrollment?_______

4. Does your school district require you to use the 

President’s Challenge Program? o Yes o No

5. How many youth participated? Males ____Females ___

6. How many qualified for each award?

 PALA Presidential National Participant 

Male _______ _________ _______ _________ 

Female _______ _________ _______ _________ 

7. How many students with disabilities participated?_____

How many students with disabilities qualified for each award?

 PALA Presidential National Participant 

 _______ _________ _______ _________ 

8. How did you learn about the program? (Please check ONE)

o Direct Mail o Contact by Phone

o TV o Newspaper o Magazine

o National Convention o Fellow teacher/administrator

o Professional Association o World Wide Web

o Other

9. Are you a previous user? o Yes o No 

If yes, how many years?__________________________

This form may be photocopied.

The President’s Challenge Order Form 2010–2011

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Rec_____/_____/_____ Pd.__________________ Ck #_____________________________ Rush Customer #_____________________________________________ INT ________________

Active Lifestyle and Champion Awards Code Quantity Unit Price Amount

PALA Set (emblem, certificate, stickers) 100 1.75

PALA Certificate 110 .50

PALA Stickers 120 .30

PALA Bumper Sticker 130 .50

PALA Lapel Pin 150 3.00

AE2790 Pedometer 140 12.95

StepLinq Pedometer (quantities limited; model and pricing subject to change) 141 7.95

Presidential Champions 

Medallion

Bronze (202) Silver (201) Gold (200) 202 Bronze 6.00

201 Silver 6.50

200 Gold 7.00

Presidential Champions 

Lapel Pin

Bronze (212) Silver (211) Gold (210) 212 Bronze 3.00

211 Silver 3.25

210 Gold 3.50

Presidential Champions 

Ribbon

Bronze (222) Silver (221) Gold (220) 222 Bronze 0.80

221 Silver 0.90

220 Gold 1.00

Presidential Champions 

Certificate

Bronze (232) Silver (231) Gold (230) 232 Bronze 0.60

231 Silver 0.75

230 Gold 0.85

Presidential Champions 

Set (certificate, medallion, 

lapel pin, ribbon)

Bronze (242) Silver (241) Gold (240) 242 Bronze 9.50

241 Silver 10.00

240 Gold 10.50

Physical Fitness Awards

Presidential Physical Fitness Award Emblem (2011) Includes a free Presidential Certificate* 511 1.50

Presidential Physical Fitness Award Emblem (blank) Includes a free Presidential Certificate* 013 1.50

Presidential Award Certificate 015 .50

National Physical Fitness Award Emblem (2011) 611 1.25

National Physical Fitness Award Emblem (blank) 020 1.25

National Award Certificate 021 .25

Participant Award Emblem (2011) 711 .75

Participant Award Emblem (blank) 022 .75

Participant Certificate 023 .25

Presidential Magnet 041 .75

National Magnet 042 .75

Participant Magnet 046 .50

Presidential Bumper Sticker 043 .50

National Bumper Sticker 044 .50

Physical Fitness 

Award Lanyards 

Presidential (047) National (048) Participant (049) 047 Pres 1.50

048 Nat 1.50

049 Part 1.50

Teaching Aids

Instructor’s Emblem 040 1.75

Slide Chart 045 5.00

S1XL(BK) Accusplit® Survivor Stopwatch 145 8.50

Gym Mat 360 49.95

President’s Challenge Sit and Reach Box 350 119.95

Physical Fitness Test Score Pads 310 2.00

2010–2011 Poster (17" x 22") 050 1.00

Awards Wall Chart (16 1/2" x 22 3/4") 051 1.00

Get Fit! Handbook (Qty of 1–99) 060 2.50

(Qty of 100+) 061 2.00

Adult Get Fit! Handbook (Qty of 1–99) 062 2.50

(Qty of 100+) 063 2.00

*Presidential Certificates without a Presidential Emblem are available for $.50 each. See Presidential Award Certificates, Item Code #015.

Please allow 18 days from receipt of your order at our program office for delivery of your awards.

Mail this completed form to: 

The President’s Challenge, 501 N. Morton Street, Suite 203, Bloomington, IN 47404 

or fax to: 1-812-855-8999 Phone: 1-800-258-8146

Apparel Color S M L XL XXL Code Quantity 1-11 12-23 24-143 144+

Adult PALA Grey 065 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth PALA Grey 066 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Adult Presidential Award Blue 070 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth Presidential Award Blue 071 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Adult National Award Red 072 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth National Award Red 073 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Adult Participant Award White 074 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth Participant Award White 075 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Sport Pack Navy One Size Fits All 301 9.95 9.95 9.95 9.95

Presidential Champions: 

Adult Gold

Grey 250 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth Gold Grey 251 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Adult Silver White 260 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth Silver White 261 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

Adult Bronze White 270 8.50 7.75 7.25 6.90

Youth Bronze White 271 7.35 6.60 6.10 5.75

President’s Challenge 

Windbreaker Black 099 29.95 29.95 29.95 29.95

Trek Water Bottle Blue One Size 315 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95

Shipping & Handling

(Foreign orders must be prepaid in U.S. currency.)

Less than $25.00 $5.50

$25.00-$49.99 $6.50

$50.00-$99.99 $7.50

$100 or more 8% of subtotal

Sub-Total +

Rush Charge (25% of Sub-Total or $25.00 whichever is greater) +

Shipping & Handling =

GRAND TOTAL
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How to Order

To order online

Visit www.presidentschallenge.org to place orders 24 hours a day. 

Allow 18 calendar days for delivery of standard orders from the time 

you place your order. 

You can contact us via e-mail at preschal@indiana.edu.

To order by mail

Fill out the enclosed order form and send to the address below. Please 

do not send cash. Allow 18 calendar days for delivery of standard 

orders from the time we receive your order.

The President’s Challenge

501 N. Morton Street, Suite 203

Bloomington, IN 47404

To order by phone

Call 1-800-258-8146 to place an order or ask questions. Our toll-free 

line is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (Eastern Time). 

You’ll need a credit card or institutional purchase order for phone orders.

To order by fax

Fill out the enclosed order form and fax it to 1-812-855-8999, 24 

hours a day. You’ll need a credit card or a purchase order from your 

institution for fax orders, along with a phone number or e-mail address 

where you can be reached. Allow 18 days for delivery of standard 

orders from the time we receive your order.

Shipping policy

We will send orders over $5 inside the U.S. by FedEx Ground. All other 

orders will be sent by the U.S. Postal Service. Please note we cannot 

send FedEx orders to post office box addresses. When you receive 

your order, please check it carefully. If your order is incomplete, please 

contact the program office immediately. 

Return policy

Refunds, exchanges, and returns of awards are permitted only for 

items that are damaged or defective upon receipt. For those items 

featuring a year or bearing the signature of the President of the 

United States, we suggest requesting only the number of items that 

are needed at the time of the order. Apparel that does not fit may be 

exchanged for a different size.

Rush orders

For an extra charge, we can guarantee delivery of your order within 

4 business days. To place a rush order, just add 25% of the subtotal 

or $25 (whichever is greater) to your subtotal. We’ll send your order 

by FedEx Express Two Day Air or FedEx Ground if the destination is 

within the 2-day delivery zone. Sorry, we cannot accept international 

rush orders.

International shipping policy

Orders being shipped outside the United States will be charged actual 

cost via USPS. Please contact us via e-mail at preschal@indiana.edu 

if you would like a quote for shipping to your international destination. 

International orders may take longer than our 18 day delivery policy. 

Sorry, we cannot accept international rush orders.

President’s Challenge Demonstration 

Center Schools

The President’s Challenge recognizes elementary and 

secondary schools that meet state physical education 

standards and clearly emphasize physical activity and fitness 

in their physical education program. 

The President’s Challenge is pleased to partner with 

the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on 

this initiative. A number of ACSM members serve as 

State Coordinators to help verify a school’s commitment 

to physical activity and fitness. In order to qualify as a 

Demonstration Center, a school must:

n Encourage periodic health appraisals for all students

n Identify physically inactive students and programs to

increase their daily physical activity

n Evaluate at least once a year to monitor and motivate

pupil progress

n Offer students opportunities to take part in the

President’s Challenge

n Provide regular physical education

n Promote its physical education program

(through materials sent home, newspaper articles, or

public relations efforts)

n Arrange visits so others can observe the program 

in action

Demonstration Center Schools serve for a period of three 

years and receive a certificate as well as recognition on the 

President’s Challenge website. Schools are contacted after 

two years with details about how to reapply. The program 

is free.

Learn more and download an application by visiting 

www.presidentschallenge.org.
The President’s Challenge 

administered by the Amateur Athletic Union

501 N. Morton, Suite 203

Bloomington, IN 47404

Take the HealthierUS School Challenge

Your school can win national recognition 

for helping students achieve healthier 

lifestyles through the HealthierUS 

School Challenge. The U.S. Department 

of Agriculture (USDA) established the 

program to honor schools that create 

healthier environments by providing 

nutrition education, nutritious food and 

beverage choices, physical education, and 

opportunities for physical activity.

To qualify, your school must participate 

in the National School Lunch Program 

(NSLP) and be a Team Nutrition 

School. Award winners in the HealthierUS 

School Challenge receive a plaque, 

a banner to hang in their school, and 

recognition on the USDA Team Nutrition 

website. Winners certified for the Gold 

Award of Distinction receive $2,000; 

Gold, $1,500; Silver, $1,000; and 

Bronze, $500. Find out more by going to 

teamnutrition.usda.gov and clicking on 

HealthierUS School Challenge.

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Make your school one of the best in 

the nation — committed to nutrition 

and physical education — by taking the 

challenge today.