0. 2011 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Training
January 19, 20, 26, 27
Presented by
Cedric Latreille & Matt Stewart

1. Objective of PFT Training
Test Site Coordinators (TSC) and Test Examiners:
will be knowledgeable of state and district policies regarding the PFT in order to ensure proper administration and scoring of the assessments

2. Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities
Attend training
Train test examiners
Receive Fitnessgram Kits (includes manual)
Ensure that every grade 5, 7, and 9 student is tested
Coordinate the testing of students not enrolled in a PE class
Ensure all test results are entered in the FG9

3. Test Examiner Responsibilities
Attend training
Test every grade 5, 7, and 9 student
Enter test results into the FG9

4. What’s New New Aerobic Capacity Standards:
Use of VO2max values
Updated Healthy Fitness Zones
NI – Needs Improvement
Very Lean
Fitnessgram 9:
Web-based and accessible from any computer with internet access

5. The Fitnessgram® Is designated as the Physical Fitness Test
Students are assessed in six fitness areas:
Aerobic Capacity
Body Composition
Abdominal Strength
Trunk Extension Strength
Upper Body Strength
Overall Flexibility
Scored using criterion-referenced standards

6. Testing Window Testing Window: Make-ups: Scores in FG9 by:
Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 25
Make-ups:
Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1
Scores in FG9 by:
Friday, April 1
Conditioning Window:
Monday, January 24 to Friday, March 11

7. Who to Test? All grade 5, 7, and 9 students, including:
Students not enrolled in P.E. class
Students on a block schedule
No opt-out provision
Students with medical issues are to be given as much of the test as conditions permit
IEP determines how Students with Disabilities (SWDs) will participate

8. Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ)
Revised standards reflect levels of fitness and body composition that provide protection against health risks associated with obesity or inadequate fitness
Use of Common Health Indicator:
Metabolic Syndrome is a group of risk factors that collectively promote the development of cardiovascular disease and increases the risk of diabetes:
high fasting glucose
high waist circumference
high triglycerides
low high density lipoprotein cholesterol and
high blood pressure 

9. Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ)
Performance goal for all test areas is the HFZ
Age and gender specific
Aerobic Capacity factors in Body Composition
Needs Improvement (NI) Standards
Some Risk – potential for future health risks is possible
High Risk – potential for future health risks is probable
Very Lean Standard
May not be best for health. Factors responsible should be considered – naturally lean or inappropriate nutrition?
Upper limits of the HFZ range were removed

10. Partially Tested Students
Untested fitness area(s) are counted as not being in the HFZ
The California Department of Education (CDE) reports PFT data as “% In HFZ” and “% Not In HFZ”

11. # of PFT Areas Meeting the HFZ
PFT Results
Percent of Students Meeting at Least 5 of 6 Fitness Standards
# of PFT Areas Meeting the HFZ
Grade 5
Grade 7
Grade 9
2007
48.1
41.8
42.6
2008
50.7
43.5
52.6
2009
50.4
50.1
61.1
2010
Delayed
Difference

12. Six Fitness Areas Fitness Area Assessment Aerobic Capacity
15-Meter PACER or
20-Meter PACER or
One-Mile Run
Body Composition
Body Mass Index (height & weight) or
Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer
Abdominal Strength
Curl-Up
Trunk Extension Strength
Trunk Lift
Upper Body Strength
Push-Up or
Modified Pull-Up or
Flexed Arm Hang
Overall Flexibility
Shoulder Stretch or
Sit & Reach

13. Additional Assessment Info
Do not use skin calipers to determine body composition
Liability issue
Inaccurate unless properly trained
Elementary schools should use the PACER
More positive experience for the students
Accurately measured course issue is avoided

14. New Aerobic Capacity Standards
Use of VO2max values
VO2max - maximum capacity of an individual’s body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise
Calculated using PACER laps or mile-run time and BMI
No change in administration, but students can no longer pre-determine PACER laps or mile run needed
Lookup Tables for estimates:

15. Equipment Needed to Administer the PFT
Assessment
Equipment Needed
15 or 20 Meter PACER
CD Player, PACER CD, Chalk
One-Mile Run
Stopwatch, Measured Course
Body Mass Index
Scale, Tape Measure
Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer (BIA)
BIA device
Curl-Up
Gym Mat, Measuring Strip
Trunk Lift
Gym Mat, 12” Ruler
Push-Up
None Required
Modified Pull-Up
Pull-Up Stand, Elastic Band
Flexed Arm Hang
Horizontal Bar
Shoulder Stretch
Sit and Reach
12” High Box, Yardstick

16. Cadences CD
Cadences CD is included with the Fitnessgram Manual and contains:
PACER 15-Meter Test with music (track 1)
PACER 20-Meter Test with music (track 2)
Curl-Up Cadence (track 3)
Push-Up Cadence (track 4)

17. Important Assessment Information
Aerobic Capacity:
Mile Run must be below 13:00 for VO2max to be calculated
Trunk Lift:
Limit to 12” to discourage hyperextension
Sit and Reach:
Limit to 12” to discourage hypermobility

18. FG9 Software District: Teacher/School:
Update before testing window opens:
Students & demographics
Teachers
Classes
Teacher/School:
Enter PFT scores
Enter “Exemption Code” – reason for student with missing data

19. FG9 Software Entering PFT scores #1. Click on FITNESSGRAM
#2. Select the Class associated with “CA PFT 2011”
#3. Click on “Scores”
#4. Enter data and click “Save” #3 #1 #2

20. FG9 Software Entering PFT scores#4 #5
#5. Click on “Print Report” to print score sheets for use during testing

21. FG9 Software To specify reason for student with missing data:
Use the “Exemption Code” field
Reason
Partial Data
No Data
Absent 20 10
IEP/Special Needs 23 13
Extraordinary Circumstances 24 14
Medical Excuse 25 15

22. FG9 Software Save your work! Blanks vs. Zeros Mile Run:
Click “Save” to register changes
Blanks vs. Zeros
A zero indicates a test was attempted and the student scored a zero
A blank indicates a test was not administered
Mile Run:
Enter 59:59 for students who attempt, but do not finish
15-Meter PACER:
No need to convert to 20-Meter laps anymore

23. PFT Student Results Students Results: Aggregate Results: High Schools:
Two Copies:
Student copy in the cumulative folder
Parent copy for the student to take home
Aggregate Results:
posted on DataQuest the following November
High Schools:
Use the results to plan Master Schedule

24. Useful Websites Fitnessgram 9 CDE sponsored PFT Training Website:
CDE sponsored PFT Training Website:
Aerobic Capacity Lookup Tables:
PFT Website:
Fitnessgram Website:

25. Contact Information
Matt Stewart
PE Curriculum Specialist
Cedric Latreille
Assessment Department