FITNESSGRAM^®

FITNESSGRAM is a health related physical fitness assessment. Each of the test items was selected to assess important aspects of a student's health related fitness, not skill or agility. Students are compared not to each other, but to health fitness standards, carefully established for each age and gender, that indicate good health. More information on the standards is available in the Reference Guide.

Once the assessment has been done, the FITNESSGRAM report provides objective, personalized feedback and positive reinforcement which are vital to changing behavior and serve as a communications link between teachers and parents and students.

The FITNESSGRAM assessment includes items in following three areas of fitness.

Aerobic Capacity

• The Pacer: 20 meter progressive, multi-stage shuttle run set to music
  • (The PACER is also available in a 15 meter distance)
• One Mile Walk/Run
• Walk Test: Available for secondary students

Body Composition

• Percent Body Fat: Calculated from triceps and calf skinfold measurements
• Body Mass Index: Calculated from height and weight