+ California Physical Fitness Test Coordinator Training
2014-15
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Pertains also to 2014-15 since there are no changes in PFT
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+ CA Physical Fitness Test Overview January 21, 2015 Memo to
PFT Coordinators PFT Coordinator Checklist and Important Dates Data
Entry Protocol for Physical Fitness Testing in Aeries FitnessGram
Test Administration 2013-14 manual (also used in 2014-15)
FitnessGram Performance Standards (Yellow Chart) PACER Look-Up and
Goal Setting Table (Blue Chart) FitnessGram Get Fit Exercises
Handout
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+ CA Physical Fitness Test Overview Test window = February 2,
2015 to March 31, 2015 A battery of 6 tests are administered to
students in Grades 5, 7 and 9 Mile Run or PACER Push Up Curl Up Sit
and Reach or Shoulder Stretch Trunk Lift BMI (Body Mass Index)
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+ CA Physical Fitness Test Overview Administration protocols
provided for the tests must be followed Data entry deadline = April
10, 2015 Student scoresheet and award certificate files will be
provided to sites to print by RAE Other PFT student awards are
encouraged. Results are posted on the Calif. Dept. of Education
website (Fall)
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquesthttp://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest
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+ PFT Coordinator Responsibilities Schedule/train teachers
administering PFT Assure PFT administration for students at the
site in 5 th, 7 th, and/or 9 th grades Assure the entry of PFT
scores for students in Aeries (via ABI) by teachers administering
PFT By April 10, confirm the completion of the sites PFT
administration and required data entry
([email protected])[email protected] See Site Coordinator
Checklist and Important Dates and Data Entry Protocol for PFT in
Aeries
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+ PFT Teacher Responsibilities Follow test administration
protocols Test all assigned students in appropriate PFT grades
Complete PFT data entry in ABI and provide a copy of data to site
coordinator Communicate with the sites PFT coordinator to confirm
completion of test administration and data entry
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+ PFT Data Entry Use Data Entry Protocol for PFT in Aeries
Please remember to click Submit in ABI to save data entry The
Curl-Up, Push-Up, and Modified Pull Up have a minimum value of 1
for a student attempting to complete at least one repetition Do not
entry data in the VO2 Max Field Teacher should provide a copy of
the PFT report to the sites PFT coordinator by April 10 to confirm
data entry. Site PFT coordinator needs to email a confirmation of
the sites PFT data entry by April 10 to [email protected][email protected]
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+ PFT Data Entry REMINDER: Sites are responsible for assessing
students height and weight. This data is required for Aerobic
Capacity and Body Mass Index calculations.
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+ PFT Data Entry For a student who does not take any portion of
the PFT, under the Issues column, click the down arrow and select a
reason from the following: For a student who takes at least one of
the 6 tests but not all 6, under the Issues column, click the down
arrow and select a reason from the following: Do not enter any data
in the VO2Max field. Aeries will calculate this after the data is
saved. Please use the BMI or VO2Max look up tables in the meantime.
(See handouts.)
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+ PFT Report in ABI Log into ABI, then click on the Resources
tab, then click on Reports: Then click on Multi-Data Profile: They
will then choose their report options, highlight the PFT MDP and
click on submit:
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+ PFT Report in ABI The PFT report will appear like the below
with students listed with their scores. The columns are numbered
and the legend for the columns is at the bottom of the report. You
may have a download option which would allow you to open the report
in Excel like the below:
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+ PFT Movements Mile Run or PACER Push Up Curl Up Sit and Reach
or Shoulder Stretch Trunk Lift BMI (Body Mass Index) Videos and
audio cadences can be found in the FitnessGram testing manual DVD,
the RUSD Physical Education Haiku site, and on the California
Department of Education Physical Fitness Test site
www.pftdata.org/training.aspx,
and.www.pftdata.org/training.aspx
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+ Effective Testing Standards of Movement Form
Breaks/Corrections Testing Strategies
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+ Mile Run https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=One-Mile%20Run
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+ Mile Run Test Objective: To run a mile at the fastest pace
possible. If a student cannot run the total distance, walking is
permitted. Equipment Needed: Flat running course, premeasured to a
mile Stopwatch Score sheets and pencils Cones (optional)
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+ Mile Run
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+ Testing Strategies It is possible to test a large group by
dividing the group in half and partnering students to count laps
and record times for each other using the individual score sheet.
Teacher is only one with a stopwatch, calling times as students
cross the finish line Teacher should provide time updates as
runners complete laps Give students opportunities to practice the
run to ensure proper pacing Students should thoroughly warm up
prior to running the mile and cool down after the test by walking
for several minutes Scoring The Mile Run is scored in minutes and
seconds A student not capable of finishing the run should receive a
score of 59:59.
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+ PACER https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Pacer
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+ PACER Test Objective To run as long as possible back and
forth across a 20-meter space at a specified pace that gets faster
each minute Equipment Flat, non-slippery surface at least 20 meters
long Cones and tape to mark ends of the course 40-60 inch wide lane
for each student to run Score sheets PACER audio recording is
located on the PFT Haiku site and on the FitnessGram DVD found in
the manual
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+ PACER Test Administration Students will begin on one end of
the course listening for the countdown to begin the PACER test
Their objective is to run to the opposite end before the beep
signals At the sound of the beep they will turn around and run back
to the other end A single beep will signal the end time for each
lap. A triple beep at the end of each minute will alert the
students that pace will begin to quicken. It will also serve the
same purpose as the single beep.
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+ PACER Test Administration Scoring The recorded score is the
total number of laps completed by the student The first time a
student does not reach the line by the beep, the student stops
where he or she is and reverses direction immediately, attempting
to get back on pace. The test is completed for a student the next
time (second time) he or she fails to reach the line by the beep
(the two misses do not have to be consecutive; the test is over
after two total misses). The first missed lap is counted in their
total score
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+ PACER Test Administration Students can be used to help count
laps but should not determine whether the testing student completes
a lap in the allotted time Ample opportunities to practice the
PACER should be given so students understand the importance of
pacing during the test as well as how the test is administered
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+ Push Up https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Push-Up
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+ Push Up Test Objective To complete as many 90 push-ups as
possible at specified, rhythmic pace Equipment Recorded cadence is
found in the FitnessGram DVD in the manual or on the PFT Haiku site
The correct cadence is 20 push ups per minute
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+ Push Up Movement Standards Students begin in the prone
position with hands placed under or slightly wider than shoulders,
legs straight out feet slightly apart. On the teachers signal the
student extends arms prior to beginning the test Body must remain
in a straight line throughout the movement with a straight line
through the ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder joints Top Position
Bottom Position At the top position, the elbow must be fully
extended for the repetition to count At the bottom position, the
elbow angle must reach 90 degrees
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+ Push Up Movement Standards Scoring The data recorded is the
number of push ups completed before the second form break There
should be no zero scores as the 1 st push up attempted, even though
not completed (1 st form break) is counted as one push up Form
Break / Correction Stopping to rest or not maintaining a rhythmic
pace Not achieving a 90 degree angle with the elbow on each
repetition Not maintaining a correct body position with a straight
back Not extending arms fully
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+ Push Up Test Administration Reliability of test
administration will depend on how test is administered Student
partners should be used to assist in score keeping, not in
determining whether the tested student has met testing standard The
number of students tested at one time will be determined by the
number that you can effectively judge movement Teacher should be
positioned near the students head and shoulders in order to observe
both the 90 degree elbow bend and correct body alignment Student
partner should be positioned at the testing students feet Students
should be given the opportunity to practice push ups to both
improve strength and fully understand testing standards and
procedures
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+ Curl Up https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Curl-Up
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+ Curl Up Test Objectives To complete as many curl-ups as
possible up to a maximum of 75 at a specified/rhythmic pace
Equipment Gym mats/carpeted surface and a measuring strip for every
two students are needed. The measuring strip may be made of
cardboard, rubber, smooth wood, or any similar thin, flat material
and should be 30 to 35 inches long and 4.5 inches wide. The
measuring strip should be thick enough for students to feel with
their fingertips while performing the curl up. Recorded cadence is
located on the PFT Haiku site.
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+ Curl Up Movement Standards Student lies in a supine position
on the mat, knees bent at an angle of approximately 140, feet flat
on the floor, legs slightly apart, arms straight and parallel to
the trunk with palms of hands resting on the mat, shoulders
relaxed. The fingers are stretched out and the head is in contact
with the mat. To complete the curl up, keeping heels in contact
with the mat, student curls up slowly, sliding fingers across the
measuring strip until fingertips reach the other side, and returns
to starting position.
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+ Curl Up Movement Standards Fingers should remain in contact
with the measuring strip throughout the movement Down position Up
position
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+ Curl Up Movement Standards Scoring The number of completed
curl ups completed before the second form break There should be no
zero scores as the 1 st curl up standard the student cannot meet
would be the 1 st allowed form break, thus a completed curl up Form
Break / Correction Stopping to rest or not maintaining the
specified rhythmic pace Heels coming off the mat Head not returning
to mat to complete repetition Fingertips not touching far side of
measuring strip
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+ Curl Up Test Administration Reliability of test
administration will depend on how test is administered Student
partners should be used to assist in score keeping, not in
determining whether the tested student has met testing standard The
number of students tested at one time will be determined by the
number that you can effectively judge movement Teacher should be
positioned near the students feet to observe the finger reaching
the far side of the measuring strip and feet remaining in contact
with the mat Student partner should be positioned at the testing
students head Students should be given the opportunity to practice
curl ups to both improve abdominal strength and fully understand
testing standards and procedures
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+ Sit and Reach https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Back-
Saver%20Sit%20and%20Reach https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Back-
Saver%20Sit%20and%20Reach
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+ Sit and Reach Test Objective To be able to reach the
specified distance on the right and left sides of the body. The
distance required to achieve Healthy Fitness Zone is adjusted for
age and gender. Equipment A sturdy box approximately 12 inches
high. A measuring scale is placed on top of the box with the 9-inch
mark parallel to the face of the box against which the students
foot will rest. The zero end of the ruler is nearest the
student.
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+ Sit and Reach Movement Standards The student removes his or
her shoes and sits down at the test apparatus. One leg is fully
extended with the foot flat against the face of the box. The other
knee is bent with the sole of the foot flat on the floor. The
instep is placed in line with, and 2 to 3 inches to the side of,
the straight knee. The arms are extended forward over the measuring
scale with the hands placed one on top of the other.
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+ Sit and Reach Movement Standards With palms down, the student
reaches directly forward (keeping back straight and the head up)
with both hands along the scale four times and holds the position
of the fourth reach for at least 1 second. After one side has been
measured, the student switches the position of the legs and reaches
again. The student may allow the bent knee to move to the side as
the body moves forward if necessary, but the sole of the foot must
remain on the floor.
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+ Sit and Reach Test Administration Scoring Record the number
of inches on each side to the nearest 1/2 inch reached, to a
maximum score of 12 inches Test Administration The bent knee moves
to the side, allowing the body to move past it, but the sole of the
foot must remain on the floor. Keep the back straight and the head
up during the forward flexion movement. The knee of the extended
leg should remain straight. The teacher may place one hand above
the students knee to help keep the knee straight. Hands must reach
forward evenly The test should be repeated if the hands reach
unevenly or the knee bends Hips must remain square to the box. Do
not allow the student to turn hips away from box while
reaching
+ Shoulder Stretch Test Objective To be able to touch the
fingertips together behind the back by reaching over the shoulder
and under the elbow. This is an alternative test to the Sit and
Reach to determine flexibility Scoring The student receives either
a yes or no for each the left and right shoulders. To achieve the
Healthy Fitness Zone, students must receive a yes on both the right
and left side
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+ Shoulder Stretch Movement Standards Student begins with the
left hand reaching over their shoulder as if to pull up a zipper or
scratch between their shoulder blades. At the same time, student
reaches behind the back with the right hand and reach up trying to
touch the fingertips of the left hand. The process is repeated for
the right shoulder. Student receives a yes if they are able to
touch their fingertips together.
+ Trunk Lift Test Objective To lift the upper body off the
floor using the muscles of the back and hold the position to allow
for the measurement Equipment Gym mat/carpeted surface Measuring
device A yardstick or 15 inch ruler is preferred; however a 12 inch
ruler can be used if care is taken to make certain that the ruler
is not placed directly under the students chin during test
administration. Scoring The score is recorded in inches. Distances
above 12 inches should be recorded as 12 inches.
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+ Trunk Lift Movement Standards The student being tested lies
on the mat in a prone position (facedown). Toes are pointed and
hands are placed under the thighs. Place a coin or other marker on
the floor in line with the students eyes. During the movement, the
students focus should not move from the coin or marker to ensure
head is in the proper/safest position.
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+ Trunk Lift Movement Standards The student lifts the upper
body off the floor, in a very slow and controlled manner, to a
maximum height of 12 inches. The head should be maintained in a
neutral (straight) alignment with the spine. The position is held
long enough to allow the tester to place the ruler on the floor in
front of the student and determine the distance from the floor to
the students chin. The ruler should be placed at least an inch to
the front of the students chin and not directly under the chin.
Allow two trials, recording the highest score.
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+ Trunk Lift Movement Standards Movement Breaks/Corrections Do
not allow students to do ballistic, bouncing movements. Do not
encourage students to raise higher than 12 inches. Excessive
arching of the back may cause compression of the spinal discs.
Maintaining focus on the spot on the floor should assist in
maintaining the head in a neutral position. Testing Strategies
Teacher should make the reading at eye level and, therefore, should
assume a squat or lying down position.
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+ Body Mass Index (BMI)
https://pftdata.org/video.aspx?v=Body%20Mass%20Index
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+ Body Mass Index (BMI) The BMI provides an indication of the
appropriateness of a childs weight relative to height. Body mass
index is determined by the following formula weight (kg) / height 2
(m) Testing Protocol Students should remove their shoes prior to
having their height and/or weight measured In measuring height and
weight, drop any fractions and record the last whole number ex. a
height of 5 feet 5 1/2 inches would be recorded as 5 feet 5 inches,
and a weight of 112.5 pounds would be recorded as 112 pounds
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+ Resources California Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
www.pftdata.org