[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14419-14420]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-7033]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the President's Challenge 
Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the 
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and 
Sports

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(PCPFS) announces the opportunity for both non-Federal public and 
private sector entities to cosponsor activities related to the 
President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program. 
Potential cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest in physical 
activity/fitness and/or sports and be willing to participate 
substantively in the cosponsored activity.

DATES: To receive consideration, a request to participate as a 
cosponsor must be received by the close of business on April 7, 2003, 
at the address listed. Requests will meet the deadline if they are 
either (1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked 
on or before the deadline date. Private metered postmarks will not be 
acceptable as proof of timely mailing. Hand-delivered requests must be 
received by 5 p.m. Requests that are received after the deadline date 
will be returned to the sender.

ADDRESSES: Notifications of interest in a cosponsorship should be sent 
to Christine Spain, Director of Research, Planning and Special 
Projects, Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and 
Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148, Fax: (202) 690-
5211. Notifications may also be submitted by electronic mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Spain, Director of Research, 
Planning and Special Projects, Office of the President's Council on 
Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738-H, 
200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690-5148, 
Fax: (202) 690-5211, Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The PCPFS was established by the President of the United States and 
operates under Executive Order No. 13265. The Secretary, through the 
Office of the PCPFS, receives recommendations from the Council and is 
developing and coordinating a national program to enhance physical 
activity and sports programs. Section (1)(b) of the Executive Order 
(EO) provides that the Office of the PCPFS will ``enhance coordination 
of programs within and among the private and public sectors that 
promote the participation in, and safe and easy access to, physical 
activity/fitness and sports.'' In addition, the Office of the PCPFS is 
directed by section (1)(c) of the EO to ``expand availability of 
quality information and guidance regarding physical activity and sports 
participation.'' Through the authority of section 1704 of the Public 
Health Service Act, the Office of PCPFS may support and ``encourage 
others to support'' activities related to health information and 
promotion, including the publication of information and securing the 
cooperation of communication media.
    The purpose of the President's Challenge Physical Activity and 
Fitness Awards Program (the Program) is to motivate individuals six 
years and older to begin and continue an active lifestyle leading to 
enhanced physical fitness. It has reached over 70 million children and 
youth since its inception in 1966. The Program now focuses on three 
distinct program areas: physical fitness, health fitness and active 
lifestyle. Adults can now participate with their children or log 
activities by themselves to earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle 
Award (PALA) and the Presidential Adult Active Lifestyle Award (PAAL). 
Program materials are available in both English and Spanish.

Requirements of Cosponsorship

    The Office of the PCPFS is seeking a cosponsor(s) to partner in 
ways that accord with its particular circumstances. For example, an 
entity might offer to cosponsor the following proposed Program 
activities with the Office of PCPFS:
    [sbull] A nationwide advertising campaign or public service 
announcement (print, TV, or radio) that would alert all individuals, 
including diverse media markets, to the dangers of a sedentary 
lifestyle and the benefits of the Program;
    [sbull] A nationwide sequence of activities that would celebrate 
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (including sensitivity to 
diverse cultures and traditions) incorporating the Program activities;
    [sbull] Educational clinics and/or development and distribution of 
physical activity publications incorporating the Program goals and 
activities along with a ``Challenge Tool Kit;''
    [sbull] A promotion of the Program by employers to their employees;
    [sbull] A Program ``Road Show'' celebrating physical activity and 
fitness by providing demonstrations and coaching lessons for all ages, 
focusing on Program activities; and
    [sbull] The translation of Program printed and website materials to 
encourage increased participation.

Availability of Funds

    There are no Federal funds available for this cosponsorship.

Eligibility for Cosponsorship

    To be eligible, a requester must: (1) Have a demonstrated interest 
and understanding of physical fitness and/or sports; (2) participate 
substantively in the cosponsored activity (not just provide funding or 
logistical support); (3) have an organizational or corporate mission 
that is not inconsistent with the public health and safety mission of 
the Department; and (4) agree to sign a cosponsorship agreement with 
the Office of the PCPFS which will set forth the details of the 
cosponsored activity.

Content of Request for Cosponsorship

    Each request for cosponsorship should contain a description of: (1) 
The entity or organization; (2) its background in promoting physical 
activity/fitness or sports; (3) its proposed involvement in the 
cosponsored activity; and (4) plan for implementation with timeline.

Evaluation Criteria

    The cosponsor(s) will be selected by the Office of the PCPFS using 
the following evaluation criteria:
    (1) Requester's qualifications and capability to fulfill 
cosponsorship responsibilities;
    (2) Requester's creativity for enhancing the medium for program 
messages; and
    (3) Requester's potential for reaching underserved/special 
populations.

    Dated: March 18, 2003.
CDR Penelope Royall,
Acting Executive Director, President's Council on Physical Fitness and 
Sports, Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 03-7033 Filed 3-24-03; 8:45 am]
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