2011Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Training

January 19, 20, 26, 27

Presented byCedric Latreille & Matt Stewart

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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: 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 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:

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: 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

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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

Who to Test?

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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: 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 

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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

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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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# of PFT Areas Meeting the HFZ

Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9

2007 48.1 41.8 42.62008 50.7 43.5 52.6

2009 50.4 50.1 61.12010 Delayed Delayed Delayed

Difference

2007-10 PFT Results

Percent of Students Meeting at Least 5 of 6 Fitness Standards

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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

Six Fitness Areas

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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

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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: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm

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Assessment Equipment Needed15 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

Equipment Needed to Administer the PFT

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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: 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:

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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FG9 Software

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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 20 10

IEP/Special Needs 23 13

Extraordinary Circumstances

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Medical Excuse 25 15

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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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Students Results: 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

PFT Student Results

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Fitnessgram 9 http://fg9.wccusd.net/fitnessgram9district/login.aspx

CDE sponsored PFT Training Website: http://www.pft-info.org/home1.aspx

Aerobic Capacity Lookup Tables: http://www.cooperinstitute.org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables.cfm

PFT Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/

Fitnessgram Website: http://www.fitnessgram.net/home/

Useful Websites

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Contact Information

Matt StewartPE Curriculum Specialist

mstewart@wccusd.net741-7337

Cedric LatreilleAssessment Departmentmlatreille@wccusd.net

307-4515