People come in all shapes and sizes, but everyone can benefit from regular physical activity and a healthy level of physical fitness. The FITNESSGRAM fitness test battery evaluates five different parts of health-related fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Parents play an important role in shaping children’s physical activity and dietary habits. This report will help you evaluate your child’s current level of health-related fitness and help you identify ways to promote healthy lifestyles in your family.

Aerobic capacity

Aerobic capacity is a measure of the ability of the heart, lungs, and muscles to perform sustained physical activity. In general, the more your child exercises, the higher his or her aerobic capacity level will be. Aerobic capacity is measured with the PACER test, the one-mile run, or the walk test. Importance: Good aerobic capacity can reduce risks of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Although generally not present in children, these diseases can begin during childhood and adolescence.

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Testing for Aerobic Capacity

Muscular strength, endurance & flexibility

These components of health-related fitness measure the overall fitness of the musculoskeletal system. A variety of tests are used to assess these different components. Importance: The fitness level of muscles is important for injury prevention and overall body function. Strength, endurance, and flexibility are important for maintaining good posture, low back health, and total body function.

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Muscular Strength, Endurance & Flexibility