This program encourages youth and adults to make staying active part of their everyday lives.

Based on research findings
The rules of the program are simple. Participants must meet a daily activity goal (30 minutes a day for adults/60 minutes a day for youth under 18) at least 5 days a week, for a total of 6 weeks. There's also an option for using a pedometer to record daily activity.

Making fitness fun
The Active Lifestyle program lets participants choose all kinds of activities they like doing - whether it's at school or at home, alone or with friends and family.

Challenging but never out of reach
Anyone can receive this award if they try - it doesn't depend on a set level of skill or fitness. We'll also give you guidelines for helping students set personal goals.

Easy to begin
Starting a program at your school is simple. You can also download an activity log form [PDF] so students can log activities right away.

Active Lifestyle Model School

If at least 35% of your students earn a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award two or more times during the school year, your school can be recognized as an Active Lifestyle Model School