Chapter
Fitness Tests and Reagan
31:12 - 37:08 (05:56)
The speaker discusses the creepiness of using achievement awards for children's' physical fitness tests that are centered around Presidential figures such as Reagan, rather than focusing on the children's' wants and needs.
Clips
The President's physical fitness test awarded kids who scored above the 85th percentile an achievement award for being one of the fittest kids at school.
31:12 - 33:05 (01:53)
Summary
The President's physical fitness test awarded kids who scored above the 85th percentile an achievement award for being one of the fittest kids at school. It was promoted as a way to beat the Soviets and make America a vital and vigorous nation.
ChapterFitness Tests and Reagan
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast episode discusses how the Presidential Fitness Test was created, what it consisted of, and the impact it had on physical education in schools.
33:05 - 35:11 (02:06)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the Presidential Fitness Test was created, what it consisted of, and the impact it had on physical education in schools.
ChapterFitness Tests and Reagan
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Some children may finish tasks faster and use their extra time for themselves, while others finish slower and may need more time.
35:11 - 37:08 (01:56)
Summary
Some children may finish tasks faster and use their extra time for themselves, while others finish slower and may need more time. It's not fair to judge others and feel resentful for how they choose to spend their time.