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Fitness Testing Tools

Fitness testing is becoming more and more important as states mandate testing to evaluate student fitness levels. While fitness is only one of many important outcomes of a quality physical education program, teachers can take advantage of testing by using the results to help their students improve health related fitness components.

DO:

Use the fitness test results to help students create personal goals/plans and track fitness over a period of time.
Use the results to modify the physical education curriculum.
Educate students on the five health-related fitness components and how to improve each one.
Prepare students for the tests by practicing.
Reward students for reaching their goals.

DO NOT:

Use results for grading purposes.
Use the results to evaluate a physical education program.
Make the testing competitive.
Allow individual results to become public.
Test students in the "spotlight."

Fitness Goals Template

The following templates are used by students to record their Fitnessgram results and develop goals/plans to either increase or maintain their fitness levels. We have ones created for SMART-C goal setting or COST goal setting. Choose your preference.

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Fitness Project

Used in conjunction with the Fitness Goals Template, this project can help students achieve their fitness goals. The self management concepts are taken from Fitness for Life (Corbin, C. & Lindsey, R., 2007). Teaching self management behaviors has been shown to promote increased physical activity in youth more effectively than teaching students about the benefits of physical activity. Download and modify the Fitnessgram Project as you see fit.

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Last updated May 30, 2011

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Fitnessgram Quick Facts

President's Challenge Quick Facts

It is important for both the administration and the students that the fitness tests be conducted according the guidelines. For test results to be valid, tests must be administered correctly each time, regardless of who is scoring the student. This is especially important if the students are using their results to help set personal goals. This quick fact sheet can be used by both teachers and students as a reminder of what to look for when testing. Modify the fact sheet according to the tests your school administers.

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Last updated December 14th, 2011

Fitnessgram Score Sheets

President's Challenge Score Sheets

These score sheets can be used by teachers and/or students to aid in the administration of the fitness tests. Modify the template according to the tests your school administers and include the Healthy Fitness Zones for your students.

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