FiT Work #20 FitnessGram Test

Due Thursday, February 14 by 10pm.

For FiT Work #20 we will focus on The California Physical Fitness Test more commonly known as FitnessGram Testing.
What is the FitnessGram?
FitnessGram is a fitness assessment and reporting program for youth, first developed by the Cooper Institute in response to the need for a comprehensive set of assessment procedures in physical education programs.The assessment includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests that assess aerobic capacity; muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and body composition. Scores from these assessments are compared to healthy fitness zone standards to determine students’ overall physical fitness and suggest areas for improvement when appropriate.
The healthy fitness zone standards are not based on class averages or any other peer comparisons. They are what is called criterion-referenced standards that are based on recommended levels of fitness needed for good health. The standards are set specifically for boys and girls of various ages using the best available research. The healthy fitness zone standards were established by a FitnessGram scientific advisory board, which includes some of the foremost scientists and practitioners in fitness and physical activity.
Now that you know a little more about what the FitnessGram is, click HERE to to learn about California Physical Fitness Test, it’s purpose and it’s content.

Click HERE to view a 2013 article from the San Jose Mercury News regarding state fitness tests. The article also includes a paragraph about Milpitas surpassing the state averages.
Click each video to learn more about the CURL-UP, PUSH-UP, MILE RUN, PACER, TRUNK LIFT, and SHOULDER STRETCH.

When you are ready to answer your homework questions, click HERE to complete your assignment. Don't forget to click SUBMIT to send your answers to your teacher.

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