Fitness Gram

Amanda PhillipIntermediate

School

What is Fitness Gram? State wide test Each score is evaluated against

criterion-referenced Indicate levels of fitness corresponding

with health. Results for boys and girls Based on age

Who has to do Fitness Gram Testing?

All students from the grade levels K-12

The amount given varies from age groups

BoysAges Pacer

TestTrunk Lift (Inches)

Curl-Up Pull- Up Sit and Reach(inches)

10 23-61 9-12 12-24 2 811 23-72 9-12 15-28 3 812 32-72 9-12 18-36 3 813 41-72 9-12 21-40 4 814 51-94 9-12 24-45 5 815 61-94 9-12 24-47 7 816 61-94 9-12 24-47 8 8

GirlsAges Pacer

TestTrunk Lift (Inches)

Curl-Up Pull-Up Sit and Reach (Inches)

10 15-41 9-12 12-26 1-2 911 15-41 9-12 15-29 1-2 1012 23-41 9-12 18-32 1-2 1013 23-51 9-12 18-32 1-2 1014 23-51 9-12 18-32 1-2 1015 23-51 9-12 18-35 1-2 1216 32-61 9-12 18-35 1-2 12

Five Components aerobic capacity body composition muscular strength endurance flexibility

Pacer Test Also known as beep test. Lines placed either 15 or 20 meters apart. The test involves continuous running between the two lines in

time to recorded beeps.

The time between recorded beeps decrease each minute

Continue until unable to keep pace with the beeps.

There are a total of 21 levels, which would take approximately 21 minutes to complete.

What does the pacer test do? Measures your cardiovascular

endurance

Test your ability to stay on pace

Stay in shape.

Curl-Up Lay down on mat Hands down by your sides On cue lift body to reach fingers past

tape One re-due Will have partner

How does a Curl-Up benefit me?

Measures abdominal strength and endurance

Back support

Core stability

Push-Up Lay face down on mat Arms shoulder with apart On cue drop body down and push up

when buzzard sounds Must be full push up not on knees One re-due 75 is highest amount

But I can’t do a push- up? Its all about effort

You may do the Flex arm hang or pull up test

It takes practice

Trunk Lift Lay flat on stomach Will have a ruler to measure Lift from trunk not lifting feet off the

ground Partner will measure your success

What is a trunk lift?

Measures trunk extensor strength

Flexibility

Endurance

Sit and Reach Sit down with feet inside the

measuring box Lock thumbs together Bend at the hips Reach finger tips toward the

numbers without bending knees

Get two tries

Can’t even touch my toes… Flexibility takes

time and practice

Stretch every morning before starting the day

You may not get a high score first

Post- test redeem yourself

This feels quite lovely…..

Purpose To achieve personal goals

Understand the value of fitness

Healthier lifestyles

Goals There is a pre-test and a post test. Try to beat your prier scores. To become physically and mentally

healthier throughout the year. To help with your own achievements as

a student.

Grading There is no grading sheet for

the Gram fitness test. Its based on effort and goals.

Questions, Comments or Concerns???