The Foundation was congressionally chartered as a private nonprofit on December 22, 2010, when President Obama signed the "National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act" (Public Law No: 111-332).

Soon after the National Fitness Foundation was established, the organization took over the administration of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP), the national model for fitness assessment and education in schools. With the Foundation’s guidance, the PYFP program was updated and expanded to reach more than 20 million children across the country.

Our Team

Our board is comprised of private sector leaders who represent innovative sports, entertainment, media, legal and technology companies.

Each of our team members has experienced the positive impact sports can have as a player, teammate, coach, and fan.

President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Appointed by the President of the United States to increase sports participation among youth and to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all Americans.