"I hope that we will not find a day in the United States when all of us are spectators except for a few who are out on the field, I hope all Americans will be on the field." President John F. Kennedy
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This documentary film will show how vigorous exercise is linked to high academic test scores, business productivity, and emotional health. It will show “why” we must exercise to achieve our highest potential, and explain why countries like the US are falling behind in areas like academic test scores in Math & Science, flat-lining in business productivity, and declining in emotional health (becoming increasingly dependent on prescription drugs to ward the impact of depression, anxiety, stress, and many other mental health conditions). It will show the uniform results of over 1,000 scientific peer-reviewed studies that match the historic narrative: physical education or what JFK called “physical vigor” is what enables society to improve their quality of life.
It’s not just PE. Real Physical Education is the solution to address many of the ailments of our society, not just for youth, but adults as well. The solution requires a shift in effort from schools, corporations and health care practitioners.
What Happened to Physical Education?
In 1957 there was no PE program more impressive than the one at La Sierra High. Their results were so amazing that the program captured the attention of President John F. Kennedy, who announced his famous challenge for America to make a "Great National Effort" to become physically fit. Excitement surrounded La Sierra's PE curriculum. Eventually over 4,000 schools across the nation followed this program.
...until PE programs were subject to budget CUTS and Kennedy's goal for physical fitness for our children was virtually forgotten.
This is the story that started as a grassroots effort of concerned parents, which spread to secondary schools, and then to medical schools and concerned corporations. This is the story of human potential and human achievement. This documentary represents a revival of President Kennedy's Great National Effort.
Communicate to everyone you know about it. Participate in the revival of this Great National Effort. Donate as you are able to fund this project.
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Funding Goals:
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Other Ways You Can Help
Are you willing to help spread the word, or participate in some other meaningful way?
- Share with your place of work or organizations you serve with.
- Share with your community.
It's time we fully implement and follow #JFKChallenge! Join us.
