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FITNESSGRAM/FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM&ACTIVITYGRAM&

Physical BestPhysical Best

Grading Day March 28Grading Day March 28thth, 2008, 2008Joe KabesJoe Kabes

& & Jason KowalikJason Kowalik

Our GoalOur GoalBy June 2008, Physical Education, Health, and FACS will By June 2008, Physical Education, Health, and FACS will

establish clearly defined data criteria to measure student establish clearly defined data criteria to measure student achievement in wellness.achievement in wellness.

Elementary Schools:Elementary Schools:

By June 2008, the Elementary Physical Education staff will administer the By June 2008, the Elementary Physical Education staff will administer the FITNESSGRAM assessment and establish baseline data using consistent and FITNESSGRAM assessment and establish baseline data using consistent and reliable testing methods including; frequency and time period of administration, data reliable testing methods including; frequency and time period of administration, data collection by grade level and age, selection of specific tests, and test preparation and collection by grade level and age, selection of specific tests, and test preparation and administration methods.administration methods.

Middle Schools:Middle Schools:

By January, 2008 students will have participated in the FITNESSGRAM assessment By January, 2008 students will have participated in the FITNESSGRAM assessment (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility) (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility) and baseline data will be established.and baseline data will be established.

Following the established baseline data in January 2008, the Middle School Following the established baseline data in January 2008, the Middle School PE PE department will determine a numerical target to measure an increase in department will determine a numerical target to measure an increase in student student fitness levels.fitness levels.

WhyWhy is it important? is it important?

The issues of child obesity and inactivity are The issues of child obesity and inactivity are serious problems for this country.serious problems for this country.State legislators, school board members, State legislators, school board members, administrators, and parents want answers and administrators, and parents want answers and results.results.FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM 8.0 addresses FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM 8.0 addresses the hurdles of getting staff on board and the hurdles of getting staff on board and obtaining district-wide data.obtaining district-wide data.Teachers and administrators can easily obtain Teachers and administrators can easily obtain meaningful data they can use for grants, studies, meaningful data they can use for grants, studies, and presentations.and presentations.

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How?How?Test Administration MethodTest Administration Method

Grades 3-8: Institutional TestingGrades 3-8: Institutional Testing

Required in an effort to document and track student achievement and Required in an effort to document and track student achievement and outcomes.outcomes.

This form of testing requires a more structured and formalized approach to This form of testing requires a more structured and formalized approach to ensure consistency, reliability, and validity. ensure consistency, reliability, and validity.

The added structure may take additional time, but is necessary to provide The added structure may take additional time, but is necessary to provide meaningful data and student information. meaningful data and student information.

Grades 1-2:Grades 1-2: “Modified” Institutional Testing “Modified” Institutional Testing

At this level, our main focus should be to expose the students to the At this level, our main focus should be to expose the students to the different test items and help them learn about the various parts of different test items and help them learn about the various parts of physical fitness. physical fitness.

The elementary staff will be collecting data on the PACER and Back-Saver The elementary staff will be collecting data on the PACER and Back-Saver Sit & Reach for district use. Sit & Reach for district use.

*Focus on proper technique and not performance level.*Focus on proper technique and not performance level.The Cooper Institute 2008. FITNESGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM Test Administration Manual, 3rd Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

FITNESSGRAM Data CollectionFITNESSGRAM Data CollectionAs a district Physical Education staff, we have As a district Physical Education staff, we have

agreed to collect data on the following test items;agreed to collect data on the following test items;

PacerPacer (Grades 1-8)(Grades 1-8)

Curl UpCurl Up (Grades 3-8) (Grades 3-8)

Push UpPush Up (Grades 3-8) (Grades 3-8)

Trunk LiftTrunk Lift (Grades 4-5) (Grades 4-5)

Back Saver Sit and ReachBack Saver Sit and Reach (Grades 1-8) (Grades 1-8)

BMI BMI (calculated by the school nurse)(calculated by the school nurse) (Grades 1-8)(Grades 1-8)

***Additional test items may be administered at teacher discretion.******Additional test items may be administered at teacher discretion.***

PACERPACER(Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)(Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)

The Cooper Institute 2008. FITNESGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM Test Administration Manual, 3rd Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Test Administration Guidelines:Test Administration Guidelines:Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability. & reliability. (no more than 6-10 students is recommended)(no more than 6-10 students is recommended)Mark off a 20 meter course with chalk or tape at each end. Mark off a 20 meter course with chalk or tape at each end. Use marker cones to divide the lanes.Use marker cones to divide the lanes.Each runner should be allowed a path 40-60 inches wide.Each runner should be allowed a path 40-60 inches wide.

Before test day, allow students to listen to several minutes Before test day, allow students to listen to several minutes of the test CD and clearly state the instructions so that they of the test CD and clearly state the instructions so that they know what to expect.know what to expect.

PACERPACER(Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)(Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)

Scoring Guidelines:Scoring Guidelines:

Students must run across the 20 meter distance and touch the line Students must run across the 20 meter distance and touch the line with their foot by the time the beep sounds. with their foot by the time the beep sounds.

The first time a student does not reach the line by the beep, the The first time a student does not reach the line by the beep, the student stops where he or she is and reverses direction, attempting student stops where he or she is and reverses direction, attempting to get back on pace. (Scorers still count this lap)to get back on pace. (Scorers still count this lap)

The test is completed the next time (second time) the student fails to The test is completed the next time (second time) the student fails to reach the line by the beep. (Scorers do not count this lap)reach the line by the beep. (Scorers do not count this lap)

Students just completing the test should continue to walk and Students just completing the test should continue to walk and stretch in a designated cool down area. stretch in a designated cool down area.

Have the scorer record the total number of laps on a PACER score Have the scorer record the total number of laps on a PACER score sheet.sheet.


Curl-UpCurl-Up


Test Administration Guidelines:Test Administration Guidelines:Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability. & reliability. (no more than 6-10 students is (no more than 6-10 students is recommended)recommended)Use a 3” testing strip for students ages 5-9 and a 4.5” Use a 3” testing strip for students ages 5-9 and a 4.5” testing strip for students 10 and up.testing strip for students 10 and up.Use mats and place a piece of paper under each students Use mats and place a piece of paper under each students head. The paper will crinkle when the student touches it head. The paper will crinkle when the student touches it with his/her head.with his/her head.

Scoring Guidelines:Scoring Guidelines:The score is the number of curl-ups performedThe score is the number of curl-ups performedThe first incorrect curl-up is counted.The first incorrect curl-up is counted.The test is concluded after the second incorrect curl-up.The test is concluded after the second incorrect curl-up.

Curl-UpCurl-Up


Form Corrections:Form Corrections:

Heels must remain in contact with the mat.Heels must remain in contact with the mat.

Head must return to the mat on each repetition. Head must return to the mat on each repetition.

Pauses and rest periods are not allowed. The movement should be continuous with the cadence.Pauses and rest periods are not allowed. The movement should be continuous with the cadence.

Fingertips must touch each side of the measuring strip in order for the repetition to count.Fingertips must touch each side of the measuring strip in order for the repetition to count.

Push-UpPush-Up


Test Administration Guidelines:Test Administration Guidelines:Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability. reliability. (no more than 6-10 students is recommended)(no more than 6-10 students is recommended)The correct cadence is 20 push-ups per minute (1 push-up every 3 The correct cadence is 20 push-ups per minute (1 push-up every 3 seconds). seconds). Squares of cardboard or anything else that has a 90 degree angle Squares of cardboard or anything else that has a 90 degree angle may assist students in judging 90 degrees.may assist students in judging 90 degrees.

Scoring Guidelines:Scoring Guidelines:The score is the number of push-ups performed.The score is the number of push-ups performed.The first incorrect push-up is counted.The first incorrect push-up is counted.The test is concluded after the second incorrect push-up.The test is concluded after the second incorrect push-up.


Push-UpPush-UpForm Corrections:Form Corrections:

Stopping at rest or not maintaining a rhythmic pace.Stopping at rest or not maintaining a rhythmic pace.

Not achieving a 90 degree angle with the elbow on each repetition.Not achieving a 90 degree angle with the elbow on each repetition.

Not maintaining correct body position with a straight back.Not maintaining correct body position with a straight back.

Not extending the arms fully.Not extending the arms fully.

Trunk LiftTrunk Lift


Test Administration Guidelines:Test Administration Guidelines:Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability.Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability.

(no more than 6-10 students is recommended)(no more than 6-10 students is recommended)The student being tested lies facedown on the mat with their toes pointed The student being tested lies facedown on the mat with their toes pointed and hands under their thighs. and hands under their thighs. Use a piece of tape or coin as a focal point for the student.Use a piece of tape or coin as a focal point for the student.A yardstick or 15 inch ruler is preferred, however a 12 inch ruler can be A yardstick or 15 inch ruler is preferred, however a 12 inch ruler can be used with care.used with care.Students must lift their upper body off the floor slowly and hold the position Students must lift their upper body off the floor slowly and hold the position for the scorer to measure.for the scorer to measure.Students must maintain focus on the tape at all times.Students must maintain focus on the tape at all times.

Scoring Guidelines:Scoring Guidelines:The score is recorded in inches.The score is recorded in inches.Distances above 12 inches should be recorded as 12 inches.Distances above 12 inches should be recorded as 12 inches.



Do not allow students to do ballistic, bouncing movements.Do not allow students to do ballistic, bouncing movements.

Do not encourage students to raise higher than 12 inches, since this Do not encourage students to raise higher than 12 inches, since this may cause compression of the spinal discs.may cause compression of the spinal discs.

Trunk LiftTrunk Lift

Back-Saver Sit and ReachBack-Saver Sit and Reach


Test Administration Guidelines:Test Administration Guidelines:Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & Administer with small groups of students to maintain validity & reliability. reliability. (no more than 6-10 students is recommended)(no more than 6-10 students is recommended)The student must remove his/her shoes, sit at the testing box with The student must remove his/her shoes, sit at the testing box with one leg fully extended, and their foot flat against the face of the box. one leg fully extended, and their foot flat against the face of the box. The other knee is bent with the foot 2-3 inches away from the The other knee is bent with the foot 2-3 inches away from the straight knee, flat on the floor.straight knee, flat on the floor.With arms extended and hands placed one on top of the other, the With arms extended and hands placed one on top of the other, the student must slowly reach directly forward.student must slowly reach directly forward.Students will reach four times and hold the position of the fourth Students will reach four times and hold the position of the fourth reach for at least 1 second.reach for at least 1 second.

Scoring Guidelines:Scoring Guidelines:Record the number of inches on each side to the nearest ½ inch Record the number of inches on each side to the nearest ½ inch reached, to a maximum of 12 inches.reached, to a maximum of 12 inches.To be in the Healthy Fitness Zone, the student must meet the To be in the Healthy Fitness Zone, the student must meet the standard on both right and left sides. standard on both right and left sides.



The knee of the extended leg must remain straight.The knee of the extended leg must remain straight.

The tester/scorer may place one hand above the student’s knee to help keep the knee straight.The tester/scorer may place one hand above the student’s knee to help keep the knee straight.

Hands should reach forward evenly. Hands should reach forward evenly.

The trial should be repeated if the hands reach unevenly or the knee bends.The trial should be repeated if the hands reach unevenly or the knee bends.

Back-Saver Sit and ReachBack-Saver Sit and Reach

Where we want to Where we want to GO…GO…This information can help us to identify gaps in our This information can help us to identify gaps in our

student’s fitness. We can then use that information to student’s fitness. We can then use that information to modify our instructional practices to better meet their modify our instructional practices to better meet their needs. needs.

Our goal is to reach a point where we are able to track our Our goal is to reach a point where we are able to track our student’s fitness levels longitudinally through their K-12 student’s fitness levels longitudinally through their K-12 physical education career.physical education career.

We want to moving towards using this information to help We want to moving towards using this information to help

students create and work towards achieving their own students create and work towards achieving their own personal fitness and wellness goals.personal fitness and wellness goals.

FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM reports will be shared FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM reports will be shared

with the students and sent home to their families district-with the students and sent home to their families district-wide.wide.

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Student Longitudinal ReportStudent Report

Parent Report

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