About The Council

The California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting physical activity for all Californians, with an emphasis on children and youth.  Research has shown that regular physical activity during childhood and adolescence helps build healthier bones and muscles, increases self-esteem and reduces the risk of diseases such as type-2 diabetes and obesity. In addition, physical activity and fitness has been shown to be highly correlated with academic success.

The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has three core initiatives:

•  The Governor's Challenge
The Governor's Challenge presented by General Mills encourages all Californians to be physically active 30-60 minutes a day at least 3 days a week. The Governor's Challenge seeks to establish early habits of physical activity in California 's youngest citizens and to encourage all Californians to be physically active for their health and well-being.

•  The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Awards
The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Awards presented by the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation shine a spotlight on individuals, organizations and events that employ innovation, inspiration and initiative to positively impact physical activity, fitness levels and the well being of California children and youth.

•  Activity Guide
The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports' Activity Guide is an on-line searchable database of sporting activities, youth organizations and parks throughout California that parents, health practitioners and other Californians can use to connect California children and youth with physically active opportunities in their communities.

The Governor serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Jake Steinfeld is the Council Chairman and Peter Vidmar is the Council Vice Chairman. They are joined by other celebrity athletes and business and community leaders as members of the Governor's Council. This distinguished group of Californians volunteers their time to attend bi-annual meetings, and spread the message of physical activity and fitness throughout the state.

California Governor's Council Board of Directors and Council Members: