He misrepresented the history of the gym-class test. I know because I served on the council that helped modernize it.

On July 31, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test. Here's what to know about the Presidential Fitness Test and why it is being brought back.

The Presidential Fitness Test, once a staple of American school life, was scrapped by the Obama administration in 2012 for being outdated and exclusionary. Revived in 2025 by President Trump, the test’s return has sparked a national debate—pitting health and discipline against inclusivity and mental well-being,