Donald Trump signs executive order to bring back presidential fitness test in schools after 13 years
Donald Trump just made a big decision that will impact gym class for school going children in America. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the US President signed an executive order to bring back the old Presidential Fitness Test in public schools.
The test was stopped in 2012 when Barack Obama was President. But now, more than 10 years later, it's making a comeback. Trump says it's time for young Americans to get strong and healthy again but not everyone is clapping.
Which order did Donald Trump bring back for school athletes
Donald Trump signed the executive order on Thursday afternoon in Washington, D. C. It demands the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test, a physical test students once completed in class yearly.
The test was first started in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Sit-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, a one-mile run, a shuttle run, and a sit-and-reach stretch were all included in the original version of the test. It was intended to assess youngsters' level of fitness. President Barack Obama, however, did away with the test in 2012 and substituted the "Presidential Youth Fitness Program," which emphasized health more and fewer difficult challenges.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said,
'President Trump wants every young American to live strong and active lives. This test is about building a culture of health and strength in our schools.'
Trump was joined by famous athletes when he signed the order including Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau, former WWE star Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, and former NFL player Lawrence Taylor.
Donald Trump's executive order sparks sports debate in America
The timing of this order is important. The United States is getting ready to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. Trump wants the country's kids to be fit and ready for this new sports era.
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But the order also comes during a heated national debate about sports. Trump's team is also pushing for a ban on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, something that has caused big arguments across the country.
The exact details of the new test are not yet final. It is still unclear if the same old fitness events will be used again or if there will be a new format. Still, gym teachers across America may soon need to dust off their stopwatches and clipboards.
FAQs
Why did Donald Trump bring back the presidential fitness test?
He wants kids in schools to be strong, active, and live healthy lives.
When was the presidential fitness test stopped and by whom?
It was stopped in 2012 by former President Barack Obama.
What is included in the presidential fitness test?
It usually has a mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, shuttle run, and stretching.
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