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Aerobic
Capacity
Flexibility
Muscular
Strength
Muscular
Endurance
Body
Composition
Grades
PACER or One-Mile
Run
Back-Saver Sit and
Reach
90o
Push-Up
Curl-Up
Ht and Wt
1-3
FAMILIARIZE
FAMILIARIZE
FAMILIARIZE
FAMILIARIZE
INDIVIDUAL-
OPTIONAL
AGGREGATE REPORT
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INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE
REPORT
INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE
REPORT
INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE
REPORT
INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE
REPORT
INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE REPORT
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Exemptions for Students with Disabilities
For exempting students from fitness assessments, use your school system��s procedures for exempting students from physical education.
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General Assessment Guidelines
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Assessment Process
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FITNESSGRAM
Assessment Items:
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P.A.C.E.R.
Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run
What does it measure?
Aerobic capacity
Why is it important?
Aerobic fitness is the single most
important health indicator. Reduces risk for heart attack, stroke
and other diseases. Allows you to do more activity.
How is it done?
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PACER (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Scoring
The score is the total number of laps
completed by the student. First miss counts, second miss ends
assessment and does not count.
Tips for Success
A triple beep signifies end of level and an increase in speed. Listen for triple beep.
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One-Mile Run
What does it measure?
Aerobic capacity
Why is it important?
Aerobic fitness is the single most
important health indicator. Reduces risk for heart attack, stroke
and other diseases. Allows you to do more activity.
How is it done?
2. Students begin running on the signal ��Ready, Start.��
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One-Mile Run (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Scoring
The score is the number of minutes
and seconds it takes to complete the one-mile distance. Calculation
of aerobic capacity in the software requires a score of 13:01 or less.
Tips for Success
Use a measuring tape or cross country wheel to determine the course. Teacher/partner counts laps.
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Curl-Ups
What does it measure?
Abdominal strength and endurance
Why is it important?
Promotes good posture and low back
health.
How is it done?
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Curl-Ups (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Scoring
The score is the number of curl-ups
performed. Curl-ups should be counted when the student��s head
returns to the mat or paper. First miss counts; second miss ends assessment
and does not count.
Tips for Success
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90o
Push-Ups
What does it measure?
Upper body strength and endurance
Why is it important?
Important for daily living and
promoting good posture.
How is it done?
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90o
Push-Ups (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Be sure arms do not bend past 90 degrees.
Scoring
The score is the number of the 90 degree
push- ups performed. First miss counts; second miss ends assessment.
Tips for Success
You may use a nerf ball or other piece of pliable equipment that can be placed under the student��s chest to help them know what a 90 degree bend in the arm feels like.
It may be helpful to make a recording with a voiceover that counts the number of 90�� push-ups for the students (record the teacher counting over the cadence CD).
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Back-Saver Sit and Reach
What does it measure?
Flexibility
Why is it important?
Allows you to participate in a wide
range of physical activities. It reduces injury, low back pain, and
stress.
How is it done?
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Back-Saver Sit and Reach (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Do not allow students to reach beyond
12 inches.
Scoring
Number of inches on each side to the nearest
½ inch reached, to a max score of 12 inches.
BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT SCALE ON
THE BOX –
INCHES
Tips for Success
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Body Mass Index
What does it measure?
An estimate of a person's body composition
(muscle vs. fat mass) based on a person's weight and height
Why is it important?
High levels of body fatness are also
associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Too much body fat inhibits performance and daily living.
How is it done?
Body Mass Index is determined using height and weight.
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Body Mass Index (cont.)
Measuring Height
How is it done?
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Body Mass Index (cont.)
Recording Height
How is it done?
1. Record the measurement at the lower
edge of square and height chart.
2. Round down to the nearest quarter inch.
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Body Mass Index (cont.)
Measuring Weight
How is it done?
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Body Mass Index (cont.)
Safety Considerations
Scoring
Record height and weight.
**When measuring height, round down to the nearest quarter inch (¼=.25, ½=.50, ¾=.75). For example, a student measuring 5 ft 53/4 inches would be recorded as 5 ft 5.75 inches.**
**When measuring weight, record to the lowest whole pound or tenth of a pound, if scale allows. For example, a student weighing 112.4 lbs would be recorded as 112.40 lbs. **
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