FITNESSGRAM

The FITNESSGRAM is the State of California mandated physical fitness assessment given to students in grades 5, 7, and 9. Results determine if a student falls within the Healthy Fitness Zone for six individual tests as a measure of overall fitness. 

The battery of tests include:

Mile Run or PACER

• tests for aerobic capacity

Push-Up, Curl-Up, Trunk Lift, and Back Saver Sit and Reach

• tests for muscular strength, endurance and flexibility

Skinfold Measurement or Body Mass Index (BMI)

• determines body composition (BMI is determined in a formula that represents a relationship between height and weight.)

A student who falls within the Healthy Fitness Zone for all six tests may be considered “fit overall.” The results can be used to develop an individual fitness plan for each individual student to maintain lifelong wellness.

FITNESSGRAM		% Considered Aerobically Fit	% Considered to be at a Healthy Weight	% Considered Fit Overall
SFUSD Results	School Year
Grade 5	07-08	61.4	72	23.6
	06-07	61.4	71.2	25.7
	05-06	59.9	72.3	29.3
	04-05	63.7	71.9	30.3
	03-04	57.4	69.3	26.3
Grade 7	07-08	62.7	74.6	33.7
	06-07	65.4	70.7	34.2
	05-06	60.0	73.5	37.8
	04-05	65.5	74.4	40.8
	03-04	63.0	72.8	38.1
Grade 9	07-08	60.1	75.3	35
	06-07	54.2	73.4	32.1
	05-06	47.2	72.9	26.7
	04-05	49.3	73.9	29.0
	03-04	46.5	73.8	22.9

For more information see the FITNESSGRAM section in Data & Statistics at School Health Programs or the following links.

• For information about the FITNESSGRAM assessment see www.cooperinst.org
• View 07-08 results for SFUSD at the California Department of Education (CDE) website.  Use Data Quest (Subject: Test scores - Physical Fitness Test) at the CDE to find results for other districts or schools.
• View 06-07 results for SFUSD at the California Department of Education (CDE) website.  Use Data Quest (Subject: Test scores - Physical Fitness Test) at the CDE to find results for other districts or schools.

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