2011Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Training
January 19, 20, 26, 27
Presented byCedric Latreille & Matt Stewart
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Objective of PFT Training
Test Site Coordinators (TSC) and Test Examiners: will be knowledgeable of state and district
policies regarding the PFT in order to ensure proper administration and scoring of the assessments
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Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities
Attend training Train test examiners Receive Fitnessgram Kits (includes manual) Ensure that every grade 5, 7, and 9 student
is tested Coordinate the testing of students not
enrolled in a PE class Ensure all test results are entered in the FG9
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Test Examiner Responsibilities
Attend training Test every grade 5, 7, and 9 student Enter test results into the FG9
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What’s New
New Aerobic Capacity Standards: Use of VO2max values
Updated Healthy Fitness Zones NI – Needs Improvement Very Lean
Fitnessgram 9: Web-based and accessible from any computer with
internet access http://fg9.wccusd.net/fitnessgram9district/login.aspx
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The Fitnessgram®
Is designated as the Physical Fitness Test Students are assessed in six fitness areas:
Aerobic Capacity Body Composition Abdominal Strength Trunk Extension Strength Upper Body Strength Overall Flexibility
Scored using criterion-referenced standards
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Testing Window
Testing Window: Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 25
Make-ups: Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1
Scores in FG9 by: Friday, April 1
Conditioning Window: Monday, January 24 to Friday, March 11
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All grade 5, 7, and 9 students, including: Students not enrolled in P.E. class Students on a block schedule
No opt-out provision Students with medical issues are to be given as
much of the test as conditions permit IEP determines how Students with Disabilities
(SWDs) will participate
Who to Test?
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Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ)
Revised standards reflect levels of fitness and body composition that provide protection against health risks associated with obesity or inadequate fitness
Use of Common Health Indicator: Metabolic Syndrome is a group of risk factors that
collectively promote the development of cardiovascular disease and increases the risk of diabetes:
high fasting glucose high waist circumference high triglycerides low high density lipoprotein cholesterol and high blood pressure
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Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ)
Performance goal for all test areas is the HFZ Age and gender specific
Aerobic Capacity factors in Body Composition Needs Improvement (NI) Standards
Some Risk – potential for future health risks is possible High Risk – potential for future health risks is probable
Very Lean Standard May not be best for health. Factors responsible should be
considered – naturally lean or inappropriate nutrition? Upper limits of the HFZ range were removed
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Partially Tested Students
Untested fitness area(s) are counted as not being in the HFZ
The California Department of Education (CDE) reports PFT data as “% In HFZ” and “% Not In HFZ”
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# of PFT Areas Meeting the HFZ Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9
2007 48.1 41.8 42.62008 50.7 43.5 52.62009 50.4 50.1 61.12010 Delayed Delayed Delayed
Difference
2007-10 PFT Results
Percent of Students Meeting at Least 5 of 6 Fitness Standards
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Fitness Area Assessment
Aerobic Capacity 15-Meter PACER or 20-Meter PACER or One-Mile Run
Body Composition Body Mass Index (height & weight) or Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer
Abdominal Strength Curl-UpTrunk Extension Strength Trunk Lift
Upper Body Strength Push-Up or Modified Pull-Up or Flexed Arm Hang
Overall Flexibility Shoulder Stretch or Sit & Reach
Six Fitness Areas
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Additional Assessment Info Do not use skin calipers to determine body
composition Liability issue Inaccurate unless properly trained
Elementary schools should use the PACER More positive experience for the students Accurately measured course issue is avoided
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New Aerobic Capacity Standards
Use of VO2max values VO2max - maximum capacity of an individual’s body to
transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise Calculated using PACER laps or mile-run time and BMI
No change in administration, but students can no longer pre-determine PACER laps or mile run needed
Lookup Tables for estimates: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm
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Assessment Equipment Needed15 or 20 Meter PACER CD Player, PACER CD, ChalkOne-Mile Run Stopwatch, Measured CourseBody Mass Index Scale, Tape MeasureBioelectric Impedance Analyzer (BIA) BIA device
Curl-Up Gym Mat, Measuring StripTrunk Lift Gym Mat, 12” RulerPush-Up None RequiredModified Pull-Up Pull-Up Stand, Elastic BandFlexed Arm Hang Horizontal Bar
Shoulder Stretch None Required
Sit and Reach 12” High Box, Yardstick
Equipment Needed to Administer the PFT
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Cadences CD
Cadences CD is included with the Fitnessgram Manual and contains: PACER 15-Meter Test with music (track 1) PACER 20-Meter Test with music (track 2) Curl-Up Cadence (track 3) Push-Up Cadence (track 4)
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Important Assessment Information Aerobic Capacity:
Mile Run must be below 13:00 for VO2max to be calculated
Trunk Lift: Limit to 12” to discourage hyperextension
Sit and Reach: Limit to 12” to discourage hypermobility
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FG9 Software District:
Update before testing window opens: Students & demographics Teachers Classes
Teacher/School: Enter PFT scores Enter “Exemption Code” – reason for student with
missing data
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FG9 Software Entering PFT scores
#1. Click on FITNESSGRAM #2. Select the Class associated with “CA PFT 2011” #3. Click on “Scores” #4. Enter data and click “Save”
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FG9 Software
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Entering PFT scores
#5. Click on “Print Report” to print score sheets for use during testing
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FG9 Software To specify reason for student with missing data:
Use the “Exemption Code” field
Reason Partial Data No Data
Absent 20 10
IEP/Special Needs 23 13
Extraordinary Circumstances 24 14
Medical Excuse 25 15
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FG9 Software
Save your work! Click “Save” to register changes
Blanks vs. Zeros A zero indicates a test was attempted and the student
scored a zero A blank indicates a test was not administered
Mile Run: Enter 59:59 for students who attempt, but do not finish
15-Meter PACER: No need to convert to 20-Meter laps anymore
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Students Results: Two Copies:
Student copy in the cumulative folder Parent copy for the student to take home
Aggregate Results: posted on DataQuest the following November
High Schools: Use the results to plan Master Schedule
PFT Student Results
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Fitnessgram 9 http://fg9.wccusd.net/fitnessgram9district/login.aspx
CDE sponsored PFT Training Website: http://www.pft-info.org/home1.aspx
Aerobic Capacity Lookup Tables: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm
PFT Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/
Fitnessgram Website: http://www.fitnessgram.net/home/
Useful Websites
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Contact Information
Matt StewartPE Curriculum Specialist
Cedric LatreilleAssessment [email protected]
307-4515