Presidential Fitness Test

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/presidential-fitness-test

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Presidential Fitness Test?Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility
2. What is the historical catalyst?Influenced by Cold War competition and a national focus on youth preparedness
3. What is the successor program?Replaced by the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in 2013

Anthropometric Measurements: Scientific measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, and body composition.
Physical Efficiency: The optimal functioning of the body's systems during physical activity and daily life.
Motor Ability: The capacity to perform physical skills and movements effectively and efficiently.
Geopolitical Climate: The influence of international relations and political factors on a country's policies and actions.