Physical Fitness Testing Information

 

  • The Physical Fitness Test is a state-mandated test to be administered to 5th, 7th & 9th grade students annually in California public schools, including charter schools.
  • The California Education Code mandates physical education for all students in grades one through nine, plus one additional year in high school. A recent study conducted by the California Department of Education (CDE) show a distinct relationship between academic achievement and the physical fitness of California’s public school students. This statewide study provides compelling evidence that the physical well-being of students has a direct impact on their ability to achieve academically.
  • Students who are physically unable to take all elements of the test are expected to take as many as their condition permits.
  • This test only applies to students in Grades 5, 7, and 9.
  • The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) test will be administered at most of the STAR test sites, after the students are finished with their STAR testing. The estimated time for completing the test is 90 minutes.
  • The PFT is included in the STAR test site schedules per grade.

 

  • Description of the Test: Physical Fitness consists of three components:

1.       aerobic capacity

2.     body composition

3.     muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility

 

  • To comply , we will be assessing the following six exercises:

1.  Body Composition: Body Mass Index (BMI)

      Video Presentation:  http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/bmi.html

2.  Aerobic Capacity: Mile Run/Walk

Video Presentation:    http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/one-mile%20run.html

3.  Abdominal Strength:  Curl-Up

      Video Presentation:    http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/curlup.html

4.  Trunk Extensor and Flexibility: Trunk Lifts

      Video Presentation:    http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/trunklift.html

5.  Upper Body Strength and Flexibility: Push-up

Video Presentation:    http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/pushup.html

6.  Overall Flexibility: Shoulder Stretch

      Video Presentation:    http://pft-info.org/pft_videos/shoulder%20str.html