Reference Guide

The FITNESSGRAM Reference Guide is intended to provide answers to some common questions associated with use and interpretation of FITNESSGRAM assessments. The Guide was prepared as a collective effort of the FITNESSGRAM Scientific Advisory Board.

The document is organized into various sections and chapters to allow for detailed reviews within a certain topic area. Each chapter uses a question and answer format to make it easier to find answers to specific questions about youth physical activity and fitness.

Title	Size	Format
FITNESSGRAM Reference Guide	1.34 MB	Adobe PDF
FITNESSGRAM Parent Overview	1.11 MB	Adobe PDF
FITNESSGRAM Tests	86K	Adobe PDF

Be mindful that the FITNESSGRAM Reference Guide document contains 206 pages. Depending upon your specific computer set-up, the download time may be excessive and your connection may time out prior to completion. You may print the entire manual or it is possible to print each chapter separately.

If your questions regarding FITNESSGRAM are not answered, please send an email to FITNESSGRAM at fitnessgram@cooperinst.org and we will try to provide answers to your questions.

Suggested citations from this source:

Reference to a chapter (sample) in the book:
Welk, G. J. & Blair, S. N. (2008). Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Fitness in Children. In G.J.Welk & M. D. Meredith (Eds.), Fitnessgram / Activitygram Reference Guide (pp. Internet Resource). Dallas, TX: The Cooper Institute.

Reference to the whole book:
Welk, G. J., Meredith, M.D. (Eds.). (2008). Fitnessgram / Activitygram Reference Guide. Dallas, TX: The Cooper Institute.