U.S.A.
Land: 9,363,520 km2 Population: 248,710,000
SPORT IN THE COUNTRY
1. TRADITONAL SPORT AND GAMES
Baseball, Football, Hockey, Horseback Riding
2. POPULAR PARTICIPATION SPORT
Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Roller skating
3. POPULAR SPECTATOR SPORT
American football, Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Golf
4. SPORT LEGISLATION
Amateur Sports Act ( 1978)
5. SPORT INFORMATION CENTER
NA
6. SPORT PARTICIPATION SURVEY
Nearly 70% of the U.S. population was involved, to some degree, in sports participation during the year 2000, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's (SGMA) "Sports Participation In America". Last year more than 170 million Americans, aged six and older, participated at least once in over 100 sports and recreational pursuits. This information was gleaned from the Superstudy [R] of Sports Participation conducted for SGMA by American Sports Data, Inc. Some of the highlights from "Sports Participation In America"are:
1) Of the 36.2 million fitness walkers, 10.3 million say it's their favorite fitness activity.
2) Skateboarding participation grew by more than 60% from 1998 to 2000.
3) Basketball remains the most popular team sport, with 37.6 million participants.
4) Most team sports are dominated by teenage players.
5) Female participation in tennis has grown in the past ten years-to 45%of all tennis players.
6) Of those who play golf, 30% named it their favorite activity.
7) Tent camping has increased almost 20% between 1987-2000, indicating a growing interest in outdoor pursuits.
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7. NUMBER OF SPORT CLUB
NA
8. FITNESS TESTING PROGRAM
NA
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS)
Address: 200 Independence Ave., SW Room 738H Washington, DC 20201
Tel: (1)202.690.9000 Fax: (1)202.690.5211
1. FOUNDED YEAR
July, 1956
2. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Lee Haney
Title: Chairman
Occupation: Former body builder, educator, trainer
3. NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Governmental organization
4. OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS
PCPFS is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, promotes public health by encouraging and stimulating Americans of all ages to commit to regular physical activity and fitness. PCPFS seeks to motivate Americans to become physically active throughout life and emphasizes the importance of regular physical activity/fitness for overall good health.
5. NUMBER OF STAFF
Full-time staff: 9. There are also 20 mernbers of the PCPFS who are unpaid volunteers from throughout the nation. They are appointed by the President of the United States as advisors to the President and to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on physical activities and fitness and sports.
6. ANNUAL BUDGET
US$ 1,091,000 (2000)
US$ 1,091,000 (2001)
7. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Presidential Sports Award Program (since 1972)
President's Challenge Physical Fitness Awards Program (since 1966)
Youth Fitness Campaign (since 1997)
8. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE TARGET GROUPS
NA
9. LEADERSHIP TRAlNlNG AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
NA
10. NATIONAL PARTNERS
4-H Clubs, the YMCA, the US Military, the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, USA Today, Time Warner and HBO Sports, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Paralympic Organizing Committee, the Indian Health Service, the Advil Forum on Health Education, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the International Health, Racquet and Sportclub Association.
11. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
TAFISA
12. PRESENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
NA
