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California State Fitness Tests

 

The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the FITNESSGRAM®. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.

 

Students in grades five, seven, and nine take the fitness test. The test has six parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers, and parents.

 

For more information, check out the official state of California website on Physical Fitness Testing.

 

The FITNESSGRAM®is composed of the following six fitness areas, with a number of test options provided for most areas:

 

1. Aerobic Capacity

  • PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)

  • One-Mile Run

  • Walk Test (only for ages 13 or older)

 

2. Abdominal Strength and Endurance

  • Curl-Up

 

3. Upper Body Strength and Endurance

  • Push-Up

  • Modified Pull-Up

  • Flexed-Arm Hang

 

4. Body Composition

  • Skinfold Measurements

  • Body Mass Index

  • Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer

 

5. Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility

  • Trunk Lift

 

6. Flexibility

  • Back-Saver Sit and Reach

  • Shoulder Stretch

 

For more information, check out the official state of California website on Physical Fitness Testing.

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