2011
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Training
January 19, 20, 26, 27
Presented by
Cedric Latreille & Matt Stewart
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
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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
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Test Examiner Responsibilities
 Attend training
 Test every grade 5, 7, and 9 student
 Enter test results into the FG9
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What’s New
 New Aerobic Capacity Standards:
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Use of VO2max values
 Updated Healthy Fitness Zones
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NI – Needs Improvement
Very Lean
 Fitnessgram 9:
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Web-based and accessible from any computer with
internet access
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http://fg9.wccusd.net/fitnessgram9district/login.aspx
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The Fitnessgram®
 Is designated as the Physical Fitness Test
 Students are assessed in six fitness areas:
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Aerobic Capacity
Body Composition
Abdominal Strength
Trunk Extension Strength
Upper Body Strength
Overall Flexibility
 Scored using criterion-referenced standards
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Testing Window
 Testing Window:
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Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 25
 Make-ups:
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Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1
 Scores in FG9 by:
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Friday, April 1
 Conditioning Window:
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Monday, January 24 to Friday, March 11
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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
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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:
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Metabolic Syndrome is a group of risk factors that
collectively promote the development of cardiovascular
disease and increases the risk of diabetes:
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high fasting glucose
high waist circumference
high triglycerides
low high density lipoprotein cholesterol and
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high blood pressure
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Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ)
 Performance goal for all test areas is the HFZ
 Age and gender specific
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Aerobic Capacity factors in Body Composition
 Needs Improvement (NI) Standards
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Some Risk – potential for future health risks is possible
High Risk – potential for future health risks is probable
 Very Lean Standard
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May not be best for health. Factors responsible should be
considered – naturally lean or inappropriate nutrition?
 Upper limits of the HFZ range were removed
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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”
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2007-10 PFT Results
Percent of Students Meeting at Least 5 of 6 Fitness Standards
# of PFT Areas
Meeting the HFZ
2007
2008
2009
2010
Difference
Grade 5
Grade 7
48.1
50.7
50.4
Delayed
41.8
42.6
43.5
52.6
50.1
61.1
Delayed Delayed
Grade 9
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Six Fitness Areas
Fitness Area
Assessment
 15-Meter PACER or
Aerobic Capacity
 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
 Push-Up or
Upper Body Strength
 Modified Pull-Up or
 Flexed Arm Hang
Overall Flexibility
 Shoulder Stretch or
 Sit & Reach
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Additional Assessment Info
 Do not use skin calipers to determine body composition
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Liability issue
Inaccurate unless properly trained
 Elementary schools should use the PACER
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More positive experience for the students
Accurately measured course issue is avoided
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New Aerobic Capacity Standards
 Use of VO2max values
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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:
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http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm
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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
None Required
Sit and Reach
12” High Box, Yardstick
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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)
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Important Assessment Information
 Aerobic Capacity:
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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
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FG9 Software
 District:
 Update before testing window opens:
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Students & demographics
Teachers
Classes
 Teacher/School:
 Enter PFT scores
 Enter “Exemption Code” – reason for student with
missing data
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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”
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#3
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FG9 Software
 Entering PFT scores
 #5. Click on “Print Report” to print score
sheets for use during testing
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FG9 Software
 To specify reason for student with missing data:
 Use the “Exemption Code” field
Reason
Partial Data
No Data
Absent
IEP/Special Needs
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10
23
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24
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25
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Extraordinary
Circumstances
Medical Excuse
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FG9 Software
 Save your work!
 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
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PFT Student Results
 Students Results:
 Two
Copies:
Student copy in the cumulative folder
 Parent copy for the student to take home
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 Aggregate Results:
 posted
on DataQuest the following November
 High Schools:
 Use
the results to plan Master Schedule
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Useful Websites
 Fitnessgram 9
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http://fg9.wccusd.net/fitnessgram9district/login.aspx
 CDE sponsored PFT Training Website:
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http://www.pft-info.org/home1.aspx
 Aerobic Capacity Lookup Tables:
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http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm
 PFT Website:
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http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/
 Fitnessgram Website:
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http://www.fitnessgram.net/home/
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Contact Information
Matt Stewart
PE Curriculum Specialist
mstewart@wccusd.net
741-7337
Cedric Latreille
Assessment Department
mlatreille@wccusd.net
307-4515
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