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Bonnie Prudden and Dr. Hans Kraus

The Kraus-Weber Test of minimum muscular fitness brought a new sense of urgency to the declining physical fitness of American youth in the 1950's.
Today's students of physical training can benefit from understanding the history of this important tipping point in American physical culture.

Start here

Now read the article that
brought the Kraus-Weber Test
to the attention of physical educators

This Sports Illustrated Article followed

Physical educators favoring a fitness emphasis were in the minority.
Here is an example of their message.

John F. Kennedy championed
an increased emphasis on fitness.

In recent times, former AAHPERD President Dr. Jerry Landwer tried to ignite reform.

WWII fueled interest in physical fitness
and led to continued discussions.