Image courtesy of the President’s Challenge Providing low cost,
readily accessible tools that organizations and individuals can
use to help children increase their levels of physical activity
can be a challenge, but it’s one the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports’ (PCPFS) President’s Challenge
program is ready to meet. Thanks to one of the goals identified
in First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative--to
increase youth physical activity as measured through
participation in the President’s Challenge Presidential Active
Lifestyle Award (PALA) , the Council hopes more physical
activity practitioners, parents, caregivers, and teachers will
know about the tools at their disposal. In addition to the PALA,
the physical activity and fitness awards programs that make up
the President’s Challenge offer a low or no cost and easy way to
help children and adults stay on track with their physical
activity and fitness. While tracking physical activity isn’t for
everyone, it can help some realize a