The resolution would establish a voluntary fitness challenge for students ages 6 through 17. Participants would complete five tests: a one-mile run or walk, pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang, curl-ups or sit-ups, a shuttle run, and a sit-and-reach test. Certified fitness professionals would administer the tests. Schools, members of Congress organizing community events, and entities serving homeschool students could sponsor the challenge. Benchmarks would be set by age and gender, with adapted standards for participants with disabilities. Participants who meet the benchmarks on all five tests could receive a certificate, with recognition levels based on performance percentiles.
Eligible students could choose to participate through a school, community event, or homeschool testing entity. Sponsors would submit participant data to the covered committees, which would aggregate it by age group and gender. The committees would set rules for privacy and testing. The resolution is in progress and was referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
The resolution does not specify total costs. It would allow House members and senators to use certain office allowances for challenge activities. A report would examine the feasibility and desirability of using other congressional funds for expenses.
The resolution states that the challenge is intended to promote physical fitness and personal achievement through voluntary, performance-based tests.
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