U.S. Department of Education Joins “Get Active” Campaign to Get America’s Students Moving

AUSTIN, TX - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education (ED) Linda McMahon joined U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (the Council) appointed Chair Bryson DeChambeau and Vice Chair Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and WWE superstars at an Austin-area high school to announce the U.S. Department of Education's partnership in the Get Kids Active campaign, a nationwide effort to get America's kids moving and build a healthier, stronger generation.

Over the coming months, officials from ED, HHS, members of the Council, and other Administration officials will visit schools across the country to promote the revived Presidential Fitness Test and inspire excitement for physical fitness. The new campaign will also emphasize the important role physical activity plays in supporting students' health, focus, and success in the classroom.

"Strong minds and strong bodies go hand in hand. When students are active, they are more focused, more engaged, and better prepared to learn," said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. "The Department of Education is proud to partner with the Department of Health and Human Services and the President's Fitness Council to take this initiative directly into our schools and encourage students across the country to get up, get moving, and stay active."

"President Trump restored the Presidential Fitness Test, and now we are taking that challenge directly to students across America," said Secretary Kennedy. "We are getting kids moving, challenging them to set goals, build strength, and discover what they can achieve. I thank Secretary McMahon and President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Chair Bryson DeChambeau and Vice Chair Paul Levesque for helping us make physical fitness a priority in schools and build a stronger, healthier generation."

"In WWE and throughout my life, I've learned that physical discipline builds far more than strength - it builds character, confidence and resilience," said Paul "Triple H" Levesque, appointed Vice Chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. "As Vice Chair of the President's Council, I'm proud to partner with Secretary Kennedy and Secretary McMahon to bring the 'Get Active' campaign to schools nationwide and empower students to reach their full potential."

Following the announcement, WWE superstars joined students for a workout and fitness activities, putting the campaign's message into action and encouraging students to make movement part of their everyday lives.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), students with higher grades are more likely to engage in physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day on all 7 days and play on at least one sports team. Similarly, a 2025 study conducted by a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro found that just nine minutes of exercise can help improve a student's academic performance.