East Fayette Elementary took the President’s Challenge and proved they are serious about being physically fit.

Students in grades 3-5 participated in the Challenge, a program that encourages all Americans to make being active a part of their everyday lives. Participants took a physical fitness test to determine their level of physical fitness in five events: curl-ups or partial curl-ups, shuttle run, endurance run/walk, pull-ups or right angle push-ups and V-sit or sit and reach.

Awards were given in two categories, National and Presidential. Approximately 70 East Fayette students earned the National award, given to those who scored in the 50th percentile on all five events indicating a basic, yet challenging, level of physical fitness.

Two students received the Presidential award that recognizes an outstanding level of physical fitness. Participants must score at or above the 85th percentile to be eligible for the award.

“These students were determined to pass the test. Several asked me to take the tests over until they passed. I am very proud of each of these students for what they have accomplished,” says Al Huff, physical education teacher.

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