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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is part of the state testing program. California has chosen the FITNESSGRAM® as the annual PFT for students in public schools. The FITNESSGRAM® is a comprehensive health-related fitness test developed by The Cooper Institute. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.
What Are The Five Exercises?
One-Mile Walk or
One-Mile Run
Click on the link to view the exercise:
Click on the link to view the exercise:
Click the links above to watch videos on how to participate in all of the exercises!
Is The Physical Fitness Test Required?
Is The Physical Fitness Test Required?
CA Education Code Section 60800
The State of California requires that all students in grades 5, 7, and 9 are to participate in the FITNESSGRAM to the best of their physical abilities.
Students with physical disabilities are required to participate in the exercises that they are physically able to participate in.
How Does the PFT Help Students?
Fosters lifelong habits of regular physical activity
Promotes overall health, well-being, and educational outcomes
Builds confidence and self-esteem
Enhances academic performance to improve cognitive function, concentration, and academic achievement
How Does the PFT Help Our School?
Ensures we are meeting established standards for physical fitness assessment
Assess levels of health-related fitness
Needed to meet charter renewal requirements
How Does Blue Ridge Facilitate The PFT?
There will be approximately fifteen In-Person Locations for the PFT throughout LA and Ventura County.
In-person locations will take place in February and early March to allow time for make-ups in March.
Who Leads The PFT Event?
The PFT Events will be led by Blue Ridge HSTs
Your HST will reach out to you in early December to schedule your test date
If your student does not attend an In-Person PFT Location, a make-up test will be given. Your HST will schedule this with you.
Resources
Physical Fitness Assessment Fact Sheet - Answers questions about the what, why, who, how, and when of the PFT.
PFT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - View the parent PFT FAQs
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