The test will be scored for Grades 4 and 6.  

(They will also be scored in grades 8 and 10.)        

The scores will be posted in PowerSchool on the 3rd Marking Period Report Card. 

All Grades will participate in some form of the test.  

Grades K - 2 will practice a modified version  as a group.  They will be familiar with the skills in order to prepare them for the test.   

Grades 3 - 6 will take the actual test and score themselves.  I will keep a copy of their scores so they can see their progress over the years.    

PACER - Pace not Race 

While taking the PACER test the students should keep a steady pace while running back and forth across the gym.  We will take the 15 meter ( 49 feet )  PACER test.  The students will jog across the gym and have to reach the end before they hear the beep.  Once they hear the next beep they can continue to the other side of the gym.  They are allowed two mistakes during the test.  On their second mistake the test is over.    To practice jog when you can.   The beginning laps you will have 30 seconds to get across the gymnasium then the speed gets progressively faster.   Try to keep a steady pace while jogging. 

Push Up - Practice your Push Ups 

The right angle push-ups are recommended as a test of upper body strength and endurance. Students can complete a maximum of 40 push-ups.  To practice, get in the push up position and keep track of how many you can do at one time.   Keep your arms at a right angle and your  back straight.   They are slow push ups, focusing on muscular strength.  

Curl Up - Count your Curl Ups 

The partial curl-up challenge tests abdominal strength. Students can complete a maximum of 60 curl ups.   To practice lay on the floor, bend your knees up with your feet flat on the floor and lay your arms down by your side.  As you sit up, only go as high as lifting your shoulders off the ground and slide your arms forward, do not bend your elbows.   They are slow curl ups, focusing on muscular endurance. 

Sit and Reach - Reach for the Stars 

The sit and reach will help evaluate the flexibility of the students.  This test will be completed  by reaching past your toes.  To practice, sit on the floor with one leg straight out and one knee bent up and reach with both hands to your toes ( of the straight leg).  

To increase flexibility and help prevent injury students should stretch as much as possible.  This should be done after a warm up ( before your activity) and after your activity or sport.