Physical Fitness
Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment
From September to November, students in grades 4 and 6 will participate in the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment. Students in Grades 3 and 5 will complete the practice test.
The four parts of the test include: the one-mile walk or run, push-ups, curl-ups, and the sit-and-reach. Each of the four tests are decribed below.
The four parts of the test include: the one-mile walk or run, push-ups, curl-ups, and the sit-and-reach. Each of the four tests are decribed below.
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One-Mile Walk/Run
Measures Cardiorespiratory or Aerobic Endurance (heart and lungs)
* Complete 1 full mile within a specified amount of time.
* Students run on flat surface just outside of the school building.
* Focus on pace and maximal effort to achieve a personal best time.
* Complete 1 full mile within a specified amount of time.
* Students run on flat surface just outside of the school building.
* Focus on pace and maximal effort to achieve a personal best time.
Push-Ups
Measures Strength & Endurance of the Arms, Chest, & Back
* Complete 1 full push-up every 3 seconds (follow count from CD).
* Lower body to the floor by bending elbows to a 90-degree angle.
* Push up by extending elbows, and keep body as flat as possible.
* Complete 1 full push-up every 3 seconds (follow count from CD).
* Lower body to the floor by bending elbows to a 90-degree angle.
* Push up by extending elbows, and keep body as flat as possible.
Curl-Ups
Measures Strength & Endurance of the Abdominals (stomach)
* Complete 1 full curl-up every 3 seconds (follow count from CD).
* Lift body 3 inches (9 years-old and under) or 4.5 inches (10+) off the floor.
* Use stomach muscles to lift body, not arms or hands.
* Complete 1 full curl-up every 3 seconds (follow count from CD).
* Lift body 3 inches (9 years-old and under) or 4.5 inches (10+) off the floor.
* Use stomach muscles to lift body, not arms or hands.
Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach
Measures Flexibility of the Hamstrings (back of upper legs)
* Fully extend one leg, and bend the other and point knee toward ceiling.
* Reach toward toes with both hands equally.
* Hold stretch for a minimum of two seconds.
* Repeat with other leg.
* Fully extend one leg, and bend the other and point knee toward ceiling.
* Reach toward toes with both hands equally.
* Hold stretch for a minimum of two seconds.
* Repeat with other leg.
Further Information:
Students in Grades 3 to 6 will receive an "Individual Student Report." For each test, the students will be in one of three categories: the "High Fitness Performance Zone," the "Health Fitness Zone," or the "Needs Improvement Zone.” These scores are a sample of your child’s overall physical fitness levels. They provide some valuable information, but they do not provide the whole picture about your child’s health and fitness. Our goal is to get your child to engage in physical activity for a minimum of 60 minutes each day. It is a great idea to find an activity, such as biking or jogging, that you can do together. I hope that you can take the time to be active with your child. Please contact me if you are looking for ideas or suggestions. Together, we can help your child to strive to reach his or her physical best!
The "Individual Student Report" will show your child's scores and the standards for each part of the test. The standards vary based on the student's age and gender.
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On the Connecticut State Department of Education's website, you can read the testing manual, view the video demonstrations, and hear the audio cadences.
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"Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." - Roger Lewin