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Location and times for the PFT will be taking place will be determined in February. Please return to check for locations and times across the state of California.
The Physical Fitness Test or PFT for the 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.
Who takes the PFT?
Who takes the PFT?
All students in grades 5, 7, and 9 take the PFT. Students with disabilities will be given as much of the test as their condition will permit.
Parent Letter_2025 (1).pdfHow do students take this test?
How do students take this test?
The PFT will be given to students on March 7th, 2025 at various locations throughout the state of California. Students will participate in each of the five fitness areas and will be provided with their individual results, either orally or in writing, upon completion of the PFT.
Most of the fitness areas of the FITNESSGRAMM have two or three tests options, so all students, including those with disabilities, have the chance to participate in the PFT.
What are the options for the five fitness areas?
What are the options for the five fitness areas?
It is important to note that your student will be doing 1 exercise per category with the exception to "Flexibility"
Aerobic Capacity
One-Mile Run
PACER test
Abdominal Strength and Endurance
Curl-Up
Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility
Trunk Lift
Upper Body Strength and Endurance
Push-Up
Modified Pull-Up
Flexed-Arm Hand
Flexibility
Back-saver sit and reach
Shoulder stretch
Types of Exercises for the PFT
Types of Exercises for the PFT
One Mile Run - Video
One Mile Walk - Video
PACER Test - Video
Curl Up - Video
Opt-Out Form for the PFT
Opt-Out Form for the PFT
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