Students in grades 5, 7, and 9 are required to participate in an official fitness assessment administered by our school.. The requirement is designed to encourage students to maintain a healthy fitness level. Each activity targets one of the areas of measurement, such as flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance.  Please watch the videos below to understand and practice each focus area that will be measured during the practice and final fitness test.

 

Healthy Fitness Zones for Students

Physical Fitness Test Info

 

There are 6 measurements during the assessment:

1. Shoulder Stretch - Flexibility

2. Trunk Lift - Trunk Strength and Flexibility

3. Curl Up - Abdominal Strength and Endurance

4. Push Up - Upper Body Strength and Endurance

5. Mile Run -  Aerobic Capacity

 

*Body Mass Index (BMI) data will not be collected by the state or HRCS this year.  However, BMI is still a valuable indicator of overall health and you can use the standard growth zone comparison charts at home. The formula is weight (lbs) ÷ stature (in) ÷ stature (in) × 703