President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (93.289)
Program
93.289 President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Executive Order 12345, February 2, 1982, as amended, Executive Order 12694; Executive Order 13138, September 30, 1999; Public Law 92-463, as amended; 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.
Program Number
93.289
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
PCPFS has no grant making authority; the Council has no funds available to offer any type of financial assistance. The objectives of the PCPFS are confined to promotion of physical activity and fitness for Americans of all ages by encouraging development, implementation and improvement of physical activity, fitness and sports programs. These objectives are accomplished by providing consultation and technical assistance, general publications and a web site, and by means of program evaluation and guidance to schools, government agencies, employee organizations, industrial organizations, recreation and park departments, youth organizations and others who wish to introduce or improve physical activity and fitness or sports programs.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Council does not have grant-making authority; the Council has no funds available, to offer any type of financial assistance. Activities are largely limited to public information, synthesis of latest research and other information about physical activity/fitness and sports in lay terms. The Council provides advice and counsel to government agencies, educators, private organizations, and the private sector on how to promote physical activity/fitness and sports. It also provides advisory services to government, non-profit and educational organizations and institutions and the private sector on development, implementation and promotion of physical activity and fitness programs in diverse communities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
General public.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The PCPFS has no funds available to offer any type of financial assistance. However, requests for technical assistance and/or advisory and counseling services can be submitted to the Council in writing or orally. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
The PCPFS continues to serve as a catalyst for the Department and nationally to promote, encourage, and motivate the development of physical activity/fitness and sports participation for all ages and to publicize the health benefits of regular physical activity and a healthy, fitness-oriented lifestyle. More than five million Americans participate in PCPFS programs each year (the President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program; the Presidential Sports Award). Recent accomplishments include: development of a user friendly web site about physical activity/fitness and sports with links to other government and organizational resources; availability of certain program materials in Spanish; establishment of partnerships with other health/fitness and sports organizations (i.e., Special Olympics; American Academy of Pediatrics; the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; National Recreation and Park Association).
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0120-0-1-551.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 02 $1,091,000; FY 03 $1,179,000; and FY 04 est $1,268,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Information about PCPFS and other related publications is available on the PCPFS website, http://www.fitness.gov. Information about these publications also can be obtained by writing the PCPFS or calling the staff office on (202)690-9000.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Ms. Janice E. Meer, Public Affairs Specialist, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Suite 738H, Washington, DC 20201-0004. Telephone: (202) 690-5179, FAX: (202) 690- 5211. Use the same number for FTS.
Headquarters Office
Lisa E. Oliphant, Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Suite 738H, Washington, DC 20201-0004. Telephone: (202) 690-9000, Fax: (202) 690-5211. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
