PE Assessment Has Entered A New Era

PE Assessment has entered a new era, and the old model of ranking kids based on genetics is being challenged. In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris breaks down the history of the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2026 shift in youth fitness testing, and the hard truth about assessment in Physical Education. Are we measuring learning, or just rewarding naturally athletic kids? From the Kraus–Weber Test to modern physical literacy, this episode dives into why PE must move beyond public ranking systems and toward growth, health, confidence, and lifelong movement. If you care about the future of Physical Education, this conversation matters. Listen now, share with another educator, and join the movement to build elite PE programs that develop healthier humans, not just better test scores.