FitnessGram

FITNESSGRAM

FitnessGram Web Site

FitnessGram is the only health-related fitness assessment to use criterion-referenced standards to determine students' fitness level based on what is optimal for good health. This assessment measures three components of health related physical fitness (aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. The Westwood Regional School District implements this nationwide fitness test starting at 4th grade! 

FitnessGram helps you achieve your goals by:

• Conducting fair and accurate fitness assessments that are easy to record

• Setting individualized goals for students

• Give students responsibility for managing and recording their own activities

• Create detailed reports of progress for students and parents

• Help students and parents understand the value of physical activity

• Allowing students to improve THEIR OWN fitness level throughout the year

FitnessGram tests:

• Aerobic Capacity: PACER TEST

• Body Composition: Body Mass Index

• Muscular Strength, Endurance, Flexibility: 

  • Abdominal strength and endurance (curl up) 

  • Trunk extensor strength and endurance (Trunk lift) 

  • Upper body strength and endurance (Push Up) 

  • Flexibility ( Back saver sit and reach)