Research on the U.S. health and fitness program and its implications

This study centers on the U.S. Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) and reviews the development of the U.S. health and fitness program. The results indicate that health and fitness education in the U.S. involves health assessment as well as educational and motivational tools that support teachers and students in adopting an active lifestyle. The PYFP serves as a model for health and fitness education, with three core areas: health assessment, professional development, and cognitive motivation. It is suggested that China should implement and establish the concept of differentiated health and fitness for adolescents, emphasize the cultivation of physical literacy in physical activities, and develop a sound governance system and capacity for youth sports curricula.