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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the
President’s Challenge Physical Activity
and Fitness Awards Program
Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science,
Office of the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Office of the President’s
Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
(PCPFS) announces the opportunity for
both non-Federal public and private
sector entities to cosponsor/administer a
series of financially self-sustaining
PCPFS activities related to the
President’s Challenge Physical Activity
and Fitness Awards Program. Potential
cosponsors must have a demonstrated
interest and capability to administer a
series of physical activity/fitness and/or
sports awards and recognitions and be
willing to participate substantively in
the cosponsored activity.
DATES: To receive consideration, a
request to participate as a cosponsor
must be received by the close of
business on Friday, April 1, 2005 at the
address listed. Requests will meet the
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deadline if they are either (1) received
on or before the deadline date; or (2)
postmarked on or before the deadline
date. Private metered postmarks will not
be acceptable as proof of timely mailing.
Hand-delivered requests must be
received by 5 p.m. Requests that are
received after the deadline date will be
returned to the sender.
ADDRESSES: Notification of interest and
proposal for cosponsorship should be
sent to Christine Spain, Director of
Research, Planning and Special Projects,
Office of the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, Room 738–H, 200
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690–
5148, Fax: (202) 690–5211. Notifications
and proposals may also be submitted by
electronic mail to
cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christine Spain, Director of Research,
Planning and Special Projects, Office of
the President’s Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports, Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, Room 738–H, 200
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690–
5148, Fax: (202) 690–5211, E-mail:
cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The PCPFS was established by the
President of the United States and
operates under Executive Order No.
13265, continued by Executive Order
13316. The Secretary, through the Office
of the PCPFS, receives
recommendations from the Council and
is developing and coordinating a
national program to enhance physical
activity/fitness and sports programs.
Section (1)(b) of Executive Order (EO)
13265 provides that the Secretary will
‘‘enhance coordination of programs
within and among the private and
public sectors that promote
participation in, and safe and easy
access to, physical activity and sports.’’
In addition, the Secretary is directed by
section (1)(c) of the EO 13265 to
‘‘expand availability of quality
information and guidance regarding
physical activity and sports
participation.’’ Through the authority of
section 1704 of the Public Health
Service Act, the Office of PCPFS may
support and ‘‘encourage others to
support’’ activities related to physical
activity/fitness, sports and health
information and promotion, including
the publication of information and
securing the cooperation of
communication media.
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The purpose of the President’s
Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness
Awards Program (the Program) is to
motivate individuals six years and older
to begin and continue an active lifestyle
leading to enhanced physical fitness. It
has reached over 70 million children
and youth since its inception in 1966.
The Program now focuses on three
distinct program areas: physical fitness,
health fitness, and active lifestyles.
Adults can now participate with their
children or log activities by themselves
to earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle
Award (PALA) and the Presidential
Champions Program. Program materials
are available in both English and
Spanish.
Requirements of Cosponsorship
The Office of the PCPFS is seeking a
cosponsoring organization(s) capable of
administering a series of financially self
sustaining PCPFS awards which
presently include the following:
Administration of the President’s
Challenge shall consist of the following
program areas:
A. Active Lifestyle Program
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
(PALA)
Recognizing both youth and adults for
being physically active on a regular
basis. Participants are encouraged to
keep track of their physical activity
either with a paper log or by using
online tools.
B. Presidential Champions Program
Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards
This program is a point-based
program for both youth and adults
recognizing those who are physically
active on a regular basis and log their
activities online. This program is only
available online at https://
www.presidentschallenge.org.
C. Physical Fitness Program
Presidential Physical Fitness Award
(PPFA)
Recognizing youth for achieving an
outstanding level of physical fitness
based on a five-item test.
National Physical Fitness Award
(NPFA)
Recognizing youth for achieving a
basic, yet challenging, level of physical
fitness based on a five-item test.
Participant Award
Recognizing those who attempt all
five test items, but fall below the
National Award level in one or more
events
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D. Health Fitness Program
Eligibility for Cosponsorship
Health Fitness Award
To be eligible, a requester must: (1)
Have a demonstrated interest and
understanding of physical fitness and/or
sports; (2) participate substantively in
the cosponsored activity (not just
provide funding or logistical support);
(3) have an organizational or corporate
mission that is not inconsistent with the
public health and safety mission of the
Department; and (4) agree to sign a
cosponsorship agreement with the
Office of the PCPFS which will set forth
the details of the cosponsored activity
including the requirements that any fees
raised should not be designed to exceed
the co-sponsor’s costs, and fees
collected by the co-sponsor should be
limited to the amount necessary to cover
the co-sponsor’s related operating
expenses.
Recognizing youth who achieve a
healthy level of fitness based on five test
items, including Body Mass Index
(BMI).
E. School Recognition Programs
Physical Fitness State Champion
Program
Based on results of the Physical
Fitness Program, schools are recognized
for having the highest percentage of
Presidential Physical Fitness Award
winners for their state. States are broken
into three categories based upon
enrollment (minimum 50 students).
Physical Activity and Fitness
Demonstration Center Program
Recognizing the important role that
individual schools play in the lives of
their students, this program rewards
those schools that have demonstrated an
outstanding commitment toward
physical activity and fitness both in and
out of their physical education
classroom. Demonstration Center
Schools shall serve a term of three years
before becoming eligible to become an
Honor Roll School.
Active Lifestyle Model School Program
Based on the results of the Active
Lifestyle Program and objectives of
Healthy People 2010, this program
offers any school the opportunity to
become an Active Lifestyle Model
School. Model Schools are recognized
for having 35% or more of their total
school enrollment earn the PALA two or
more times during the school year.
Each of these program areas shall
involve the promotion and distribution
of award items. These items shall
include, but not be limited to, such
products as emblems, medallions,
ribbons, lapel pins, certificates, bumper
stickers, magnets, booklets, pedometers,
and apparel. Organizations (schools,
youth and community groups, etc.) and
individuals which participate in the
PCPFS awards program purchase the
award and recognition materials directly
from the administering organization for
a nominal fee.
Web Site Administration
Administration of the President’s
Challenge Web site (https://
www.presidentschallenge.org) shall
consist of, but not be limited to, the
following: hosting, maintenance,
customer service, online order center,
listservs, etc.
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Cosponsorship Proposal
Each cosponsorship proposal should
contain a description of: (1) The entity
or organization; (2) its background in
promoting physical activity/fitness or
sports; (3) its proposed involvement in
the cosponsored activity; and (4) plan
for implementation with timeline. The
organization selected shall furnish the
necessary personnel, materials, services
and facilities to administer this PCPFS
program (awards, recognitions and
activities), including the purchase and/
or production of all award materials;
distribution of award materials;
promotion; statistical evaluation of
programs; quarterly and annual budget
and demographic reports; and other
administrative duties. These duties will
be determined in a Memorandum of
Agreement and an annual plan. The
organization will be expected to provide
input regarding new activities or
initiatives to support the program, and
recommend methods to improve
program usage and promotion. The
organization also will work with the
PCPFS to consider other recognitions/
programs bearing the PCPFS and/or
Presidential insignias.
Evaluation Criteria
The cosponsor(s) will be selected by
the Office of the PCPFS using the
following evaluation criteria:
(1) Requester’s qualifications and
capability to fulfill cosponsorship
responsibilities;
(2) Requester’s creativity for
enhancing the medium for program
messages;
(3) Requester’s potential for reaching
underserved/special populations;
(4) Requester’s experience in
administering national awards
programs;
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(5) Requester’s specific work
previously performed or currently being
performed, with particular emphasis on
those national programs/projects
dealing with physical activity/fitness,
sports, or other physical activities of a
similar nature, with schools,
organizations, and individuals;
(6) Requester’s personnel: Name,
professional qualifications and specific
experience of key personnel who would
be available to work on these projects;
(7) Requester’s facilities: Availability
and description of facilities required to
administer the program including
information technology, computers,
telecommunication resources;
(8) Requester’s description of
financial management: Discussion of
experience in developing an annual
budget and collecting and managing
monies from organizations and/or
individuals;
(9) Requester’s proposed plan for
managing the PCPFS awards programs,
including such financial aspects as cost
of award materials, promotion,
distribution and program management.
Availability of Funds
There are no Federal funds available
for this cosponsorship.
Dated: January 31, 2005.
Melissa Johnson,
Executive Director, President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports, Department of
Health and Human Services.
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notice is hereby given of the sixth
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other reasonable accommodations,
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sc112c@nih.gov. The SACGHS office is
located at 6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite
750, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Dated: January 27, 2005.
LaVerne Stringfield,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory
Committee Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the President's Challenge
Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports (PCPFS) announces the opportunity for both non-Federal public
and private sector entities to cosponsor/administer a series of
financially self-sustaining PCPFS activities related to the President's
Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program. Potential
cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest and capability to
administer a series of physical activity/fitness and/or sports awards
and recognitions and be willing to participate substantively in the
cosponsored activity.
DATES: To receive consideration, a request to participate as a
cosponsor must be received by the close of business on Friday, April 1,
2005 at the address listed. Requests will meet the deadline if they are
either (1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked
on or before the deadline date. Private metered postmarks will not be
acceptable as proof of timely mailing. Hand-delivered requests must be
received by 5 p.m. Requests that are received after the deadline date
will be returned to the sender.
ADDRESSES: Notification of interest and proposal for cosponsorship
should be sent to Christine Spain, Director of Research, Planning and
Special Projects, Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H, 200 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148, Fax: (202) 690-
5211. Notifications and proposals may also be submitted by electronic
mail to cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Spain, Director of Research,
Planning and Special Projects, Office of the President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H,
200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148,
Fax: (202) 690-5211, E-mail: cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The PCPFS was established by the President of the United States and
operates under Executive Order No. 13265, continued by Executive Order
13316. The Secretary, through the Office of the PCPFS, receives
recommendations from the Council and is developing and coordinating a
national program to enhance physical activity/fitness and sports
programs. Section (1)(b) of Executive Order (EO) 13265 provides that
the Secretary will ``enhance coordination of programs within and among
the private and public sectors that promote participation in, and safe
and easy access to, physical activity and sports.'' In addition, the
Secretary is directed by section (1)(c) of the EO 13265 to ``expand
availability of quality information and guidance regarding physical
activity and sports participation.'' Through the authority of section
1704 of the Public Health Service Act, the Office of PCPFS may support
and ``encourage others to support'' activities related to physical
activity/fitness, sports and health information and promotion,
including the publication of information and securing the cooperation
of communication media.
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The purpose of the President's Challenge Physical Activity and
Fitness Awards Program (the Program) is to motivate individuals six
years and older to begin and continue an active lifestyle leading to
enhanced physical fitness. It has reached over 70 million children and
youth since its inception in 1966. The Program now focuses on three
distinct program areas: physical fitness, health fitness, and active
lifestyles. Adults can now participate with their children or log
activities by themselves to earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle
Award (PALA) and the Presidential Champions Program. Program materials
are available in both English and Spanish.
Requirements of Cosponsorship
The Office of the PCPFS is seeking a cosponsoring organization(s)
capable of administering a series of financially self sustaining PCPFS
awards which presently include the following: Administration of the
President's Challenge shall consist of the following program areas:
A. Active Lifestyle Program
Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA)
Recognizing both youth and adults for being physically active on a
regular basis. Participants are encouraged to keep track of their
physical activity either with a paper log or by using online tools.
B. Presidential Champions Program
Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards
This program is a point-based program for both youth and adults
recognizing those who are physically active on a regular basis and log
their activities online. This program is only available online at
https://www.presidentschallenge.org.
C. Physical Fitness Program
Presidential Physical Fitness Award (PPFA)
Recognizing youth for achieving an outstanding level of physical
fitness based on a five-item test.
National Physical Fitness Award (NPFA)
Recognizing youth for achieving a basic, yet challenging, level of
physical fitness based on a five-item test.
Participant Award
Recognizing those who attempt all five test items, but fall below
the National Award level in one or more events
D. Health Fitness Program
Health Fitness Award
Recognizing youth who achieve a healthy level of fitness based on
five test items, including Body Mass Index (BMI).
E. School Recognition Programs
Physical Fitness State Champion Program
Based on results of the Physical Fitness Program, schools are
recognized for having the highest percentage of Presidential Physical
Fitness Award winners for their state. States are broken into three
categories based upon enrollment (minimum 50 students).
Physical Activity and Fitness Demonstration Center Program
Recognizing the important role that individual schools play in the
lives of their students, this program rewards those schools that have
demonstrated an outstanding commitment toward physical activity and
fitness both in and out of their physical education classroom.
Demonstration Center Schools shall serve a term of three years before
becoming eligible to become an Honor Roll School.
Active Lifestyle Model School Program
Based on the results of the Active Lifestyle Program and objectives
of Healthy People 2010, this program offers any school the opportunity
to become an Active Lifestyle Model School. Model Schools are
recognized for having 35% or more of their total school enrollment earn
the PALA two or more times during the school year.
Each of these program areas shall involve the promotion and
distribution of award items. These items shall include, but not be
limited to, such products as emblems, medallions, ribbons, lapel pins,
certificates, bumper stickers, magnets, booklets, pedometers, and
apparel. Organizations (schools, youth and community groups, etc.) and
individuals which participate in the PCPFS awards program purchase the
award and recognition materials directly from the administering
organization for a nominal fee.
Web Site Administration
Administration of the President's Challenge Web site (https://
www.presidentschallenge.org) shall consist of, but not be limited to,
the following: hosting, maintenance, customer service, online order
center, listservs, etc.
Eligibility for Cosponsorship
To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest
and understanding of physical fitness and/or sports; (2) participate
substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide funding or
logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate mission
that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety mission of
the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship agreement with
the Office of the PCPFS which will set forth the details of the
cosponsored activity including the requirements that any fees raised
should not be designed to exceed the co-sponsor's costs, and fees
collected by the co-sponsor should be limited to the amount necessary
to cover the co-sponsor's related operating expenses.
Cosponsorship Proposal
Each cosponsorship proposal should contain a description of: (1)
The entity or organization; (2) its background in promoting physical
activity/fitness or sports; (3) its proposed involvement in the
cosponsored activity; and (4) plan for implementation with timeline.
The organization selected shall furnish the necessary personnel,
materials, services and facilities to administer this PCPFS program
(awards, recognitions and activities), including the purchase and/or
production of all award materials; distribution of award materials;
promotion; statistical evaluation of programs; quarterly and annual
budget and demographic reports; and other administrative duties. These
duties will be determined in a Memorandum of Agreement and an annual
plan. The organization will be expected to provide input regarding new
activities or initiatives to support the program, and recommend methods
to improve program usage and promotion. The organization also will work
with the PCPFS to consider other recognitions/programs bearing the
PCPFS and/or Presidential insignias.
Evaluation Criteria
The cosponsor(s) will be selected by the Office of the PCPFS using
the following evaluation criteria:
(1) Requester's qualifications and capability to fulfill
cosponsorship responsibilities;
(2) Requester's creativity for enhancing the medium for program
messages;
(3) Requester's potential for reaching underserved/special
populations;
(4) Requester's experience in administering national awards
programs;
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(5) Requester's specific work previously performed or currently
being performed, with particular emphasis on those national programs/
projects dealing with physical activity/fitness, sports, or other
physical activities of a similar nature, with schools, organizations,
and individuals;
(6) Requester's personnel: Name, professional qualifications and
specific experience of key personnel who would be available to work on
these projects;
(7) Requester's facilities: Availability and description of
facilities required to administer the program including information
technology, computers, telecommunication resources;
(8) Requester's description of financial management: Discussion of
experience in developing an annual budget and collecting and managing
monies from organizations and/or individuals;
(9) Requester's proposed plan for managing the PCPFS awards
programs, including such financial aspects as cost of award materials,
promotion, distribution and program management.
Availability of Funds
There are no Federal funds available for this cosponsorship.
Dated: January 31, 2005.
Melissa Johnson,
Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports,
Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 05-2163 Filed 2-3-05; 8:45 am]
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