We have finished spring fitness testing. The
fitness test is made up of four components to test the fitness level of
each student. The four components are:
- Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER)
- The objective of the PACER is to run as
long as possible back and forth across a 20 meter space at a specified
pace that gets faster after each minute.
- Partial Curl Ups
- To measure abdominal strength and endurance
- 90° Push Ups
- To measure upper body strength and endurance by the maxim number of push ups completed correctly.
- V-sit and Reach
- To determine lower back and hamstring flexibility
The student score will fall into one of three health zones:
- Needs Improvement Zone (N)
- Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy
level of fitness. A score in this zone indicates students could be at risk for
potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students
can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health.
- Healthy Fitness Zone (H)
- Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health
and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active
in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness.
- High Fitness Zone (HFZ)
- Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related
fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in
order to maintain a high level of fitness.
Your child will receive a paper with his/her fall and spring scores within the next couple of weeks. Everyone did a great job this year!
