1. State Mandated Fitness Testing Introduction
Mr. Ferreira
Miss Beggs

2. Fitness Tests
Physical Performance Tests (PFT) are mandated by the State of California for students in 7th grade.
Healthy Fitness Zones
Students must achieve the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in all 6 categories:
Cardiovascular Fitness
Abdominal Strength and Endurance
Upper Body Strength and Endurance
Flexibility
Trunk Strength and Flexibility
Body Composition

3. Cardiovascular Fitness
1 Mile Run
4 Laps
Must Finish (no stopping)
PACER Test
20 Meters
Run in a straight line
Each time across is considered ONE lap.
If you do not make it to the line a 2nd time, the test is over.
VIDEO

4. Abdominal Strength and Endurance
Curl-Ups
Lie flat on mat
Fingertips at start of tape
Slide hands 4.5 inches to edge of mat
Follow cadence
Head MUST touch mat in between each rep
Heels must stay on the floor
VIDEO

5. Upper Body Strength and Endurance
Push-ups
90 Degree Angle in elbows
Stay on cadence
If any part of your body other than hands or feet touch the ground, the test is over
Proper form throughout entire test

6. Flexibility Shoulder Stretch Both left and right arms will be tested
Fingers must touch in back each time
Fingers Touch = PASS (Yes)
Fingers do not touch = FAIL (No)

7. Trunk Strength and Flexibility
Trunk Lift
Lie Flat on mat
Hands beneath thighs
Feet must stay in contact with the ground
Eyes on object
Slowly Lift up using Upper Back
No greater than 12 inches
Measure at Chin
VIDEO

8. Body Composition Height and Weight BMI (Body Mass Index)
Height, in Feet and Inches
Weight in pounds
Height and weight used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Used to calculate healthy body weight for your height.