The document discusses the Fitnessgram, a test administered by the Department of Education to measure students' physical fitness. The Fitnessgram measures 5 categories of fitness - muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body mass index. It tests abilities like pushups, situps, running, and flexibility exercises. Students must meet benchmarks in each category based on their BMI. Results are reported as in or out of the fitness zone and provided to the State Department of Education and parents, along with suggestions to maintain or improve fitness.

1. Is your child physically active?

2. Are they physically active at home?

3. Are they physically active at school?

4. Where does your child’s physical activity rank?

5. The Department of Education test students physical fitness in school.

6. It is called the Fitnessgram.

7. The Fitnessgram test 5 different categories. Muscle strength Muscle endurance Cardiovascular Flexibilty Body Mass Index.

8. Muscular strength-push ups or pull ups.

9. Muscular endurance- sit ups.

10. Cardiovascular- Running

11. Flexibility- Sit-n-Reach

12. Flexibility- Trunk Lift

13. Body Mass Index (BMI) can be figured out by using height, weight, and age.

14. Students must reach a benchmark in each category.

15. The benchmark is based on BMI.

16. The Fitnessgram will give results.

17. Results will either be “IN” or “OUT” of Fitness Zone.

18. Results will be given to State Department of Education.

19. Results will be given to parents.

20. Suggestions will be given to maintain or improve fitness.

21. The End. Slide Show Presented by Adam Henkins