in elementary school we had something similar to that, we were
very competitive in athletics even the kids that were "nerdy" or the few that were "heavy" they all tried hard. makes me wonder the state the kids are in today.
You're right ET, even the heavy or un-athletic kids would try hard and it was a source of pride just to complete all of the tests.
Presidential Physical Fitness was done in elementary school, third through 5th graders as I remember.
And 'hey' - we actually let them play 'dodgeball' occasionally!!