Fitnessgram

FITNESSGRAM: Is an activity and fitness assessment and reporting tool and personal physical activity tracking for teachers, students, and parents.

The FITNESSGRAM physical fitness assessment is based not on athletic ability, but on good health. No matter what your children grow up to become, they will live happier, more productive lives if they are healthy--and physical fitness is vital to overall health. FITNESSGRAM provides reliable information about your child's level of physical fitness. The FITNESSGRAM test (and report) includes a number of different assessments because fitness has multiple components. Some kids may have good muscular fitness but need improvement on aerobic fitness. By having a complete report, you (and your child) will know more about their overall level of physical condition and how it can be improved.

South Carolina requires that your child be tested and given their personal fitness report in 5th and 8th grade and in their H.S. Physical Education class.

Fitnessgram tests for:

• AEROBIC CAPACITY-Pacer Test and/or Mile Run

• MUSCULAR STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, & FLEXIBILITY-Curl-Ups, Push-Ups, and Sit & Reach, and Trunk Lift

• BODY COMPOSITION-BMI (Calculated from height and weight)

The 5th grade students will be tested in the Fall and re-tested in the Spring each year. We also introduce the 3rd & 4th grade students to the Fitnessgram. Students in these grades usually participate in various tests including the mile run and pacer. Any questions-feel free to call (355-7169) or email: jenmille@greenville.k12.sc.us