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In this unit we will be discussing the value of physical fitness testing. We will ask questions about a graph of a students spring and fall test scores. We will be using math to find the difference in a prediction exercise and we will be using a Venn diagram to answer some questions about fitness.

Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness

Body Weight

NutritionAlcohol and cigarettes

Air pollution

Factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness

Age

Sex

Maturation Level

Height

Fitness Testing is important because the results can be used :

• to monitor fitness level.

• to see if you are improving.

• compare your scores to other people of similar age and ability.

• to identify health problems.

• to help set goals to improve.

The five test used to assess fitness are:

Presidential Fitness Awards

Students who equal or go beyond 85 percentile on each of the five tests can earn the Presidential Award.

Hazelwood Fitness Awards

Students exceeding or who equal the 50 percentile on all five tests earn the Hazelwood Award.

This is a graph of a students fall scores compared to spring.

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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run

Did this student improve from fall to spring in all five events?

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Did this person earn an award?

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NO

What scores need to be improved to earn the Hazelwood Award?

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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run

ANSWER

SPRING :CURL UPS

FALL :CURL UPS AND PULL UPS

What scores need to be improved to earn the Presidential Award?

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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run

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SPRING :CURL UPS AND PULL UPS

FALL: CURL UPS, PULL UPS,AND SHUTTLE RUN

Give two reasons why fitness testing is important.

Fitness Testing is important because the results can be used :

• to monitor fitness level

• to see if you are improving

• compare your scores to other people of similar age and ability.

• to identify health problems.

What are two factors that can be controlled in physical fitness?

Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness

Body Weight

NutritionAlcohol and cigarettes

Air pollution

What are two factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness?

Factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness

Age

Sex

Maturation Level

Height

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This next activity can be copied and handed out to the students.

Prediction ExercisePredict what your score will be

prior to the test. Perform the test. Find the difference between the

two.

Mile Run

Prediction minutes seconds

Actual minutes seconds

Difference minutes seconds

Curl Ups

Prediction minutes seconds

Actual minutes seconds

Difference minutes seconds

Sit and Reach

Prediction minutes seconds

Actual minutes seconds

Difference minutes seconds

Pull Ups

Prediction minutes seconds

Actual minutes seconds

Difference minutes seconds

Shuttle Run

Prediction minutes seconds

Actual minutes seconds

Difference minutes seconds

Below is a Venn diagram. Your task is to put the activities in the

correct group.

EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility

Mile Run, Curl Ups, Sit and Reach, Pull Ups, and Shuttle Run

EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility

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EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility

MILE RUN

CURL UPS

SIT & REACHPULLUPS

SHUTTLE RUN

My Fitness Log

Name WEEK __________________

DAY ACTIVITY TIME OF DAY HOW LONG

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