S 3104 · 95th Congress · Physical education and training

National Institute for Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Act

Introduced 1978-05-18· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.(1978-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Institute for Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Public Health Service Act, to establish in the Public Health Service the National Institute for Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine for the conduct and support of research in the area of physical fitness and sports medicine. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Institute, to make grants to States for the establishment in the office of each Governor, a State Council on Physical Fitness. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants or enter into contracts to conduct research and establish model projects with regard to the improvement of physical fitness. Requires each project to conduct a nutrition impact study. Establishes in the Institute a National Physical Fitness Advisory Council. Authorizes the Council to advise and assist the Director of the Institute with respect to programs authorized in the Act. Requires the Secretary to establish a program of formula grants, administered by the State councils to: (1) support the training of individuals in the field of sports medicine and athletic training and placement of these individuals; (2) explore personnel…

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1 Democrat