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The Evolution of US President's Physical Fitness Test
17:46 - 27:11 (09:24)
The physical fitness of kids became a concern in the mid-twentieth century, but experts had different ideas on measuring fitness levels. Finally, a new way of thinking about fitness emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s, leading to the creation of the first official US government fitness test.
Clips
The conversation highlights the importance of getting our kids into early exercise in order to prevent future back pain and health issues.
17:46 - 19:30 (01:43)
Summary
The conversation highlights the importance of getting our kids into early exercise in order to prevent future back pain and health issues. It argues that kids don't necessarily need to be doing a rigorous workout but they should be encouraged to be active whether or not they are traditionally athletic.
ChapterThe Evolution of US President's Physical Fitness Test
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The issue of youth fitness has been a topic for future presidents and has been considered important, but not a priority in terms of policy implementation in their time in office.
19:30 - 21:16 (01:46)
Summary
The issue of youth fitness has been a topic for future presidents and has been considered important, but not a priority in terms of policy implementation in their time in office. There is a need for better infrastructure to address this issue.
ChapterThe Evolution of US President's Physical Fitness Test
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the history of physical fitness and how it has evolved.
21:16 - 23:45 (02:29)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the history of physical fitness and how it has evolved. They touch on a 1956 report that recommended schools focus on children who are not athletically gifted, and also define fitness to encompass the total person, including spirituality and mental and emotional health.
ChapterThe Evolution of US President's Physical Fitness Test
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast episode explores the benefits of creating space for children to play without excessive adult oversight and compares it with the past where children used to play in the street.
23:45 - 25:28 (01:42)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the benefits of creating space for children to play without excessive adult oversight and compares it with the past where children used to play in the street. The idea of closing down streets to cars to give children space to play is also discussed.
ChapterThe Evolution of US President's Physical Fitness Test
EpisodeThe President's Physical Fitness Test
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The rise of the quantification of fitness and a changing paradigm in physical fitness led to the creation of the first official US government fitness test, resulting in the President's Council producing the first national test in 1958, following the absence of baselines for children's physical abilities.
25:28 - 27:11 (01:42)
Summary
The rise of the quantification of fitness and a changing paradigm in physical fitness led to the creation of the first official US government fitness test, resulting in the President's Council producing the first national test in 1958, following the absence of baselines for children's physical abilities.