2011 Physical Fitness Test PFT Training January 19

2011 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Training January 19, 20, 26, 27 Presented by Cedric Latreille & Matt Stewart

Objective of PFT Training n Test Site Coordinators (TSC) and Test Examiners: n will be knowledgeable of state and district policies regarding the PFT in order to ensure proper administration and scoring of the assessments 1

Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities n Attend training n Train test examiners n Receive Fitnessgram Kits (includes manual) n Ensure that every grade 5, 7, and 9 student is tested n Coordinate the testing of students not enrolled in a PE class n Ensure all test results are entered in the FG 9 2

Test Examiner Responsibilities n Attend training n Test every grade 5, 7, and 9 student n Enter test results into the FG 9 3

What’s New n New Aerobic Capacity Standards: n Use of VO 2 max values n Updated Healthy Fitness Zones n NI – Needs Improvement n Very Lean n Fitnessgram 9: n Web-based and accessible from any computer with internet access n http: //fg 9. wccusd. net/fitnessgram 9 district/login. aspx 4

The Fitnessgram® n Is designated as the Physical Fitness Test n Students are assessed in six fitness areas: n n n Aerobic Capacity Body Composition Abdominal Strength Trunk Extension Strength Upper Body Strength Overall Flexibility n Scored using criterion-referenced standards 5

Testing Window n Testing Window: n Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 25 n Make-ups: n Monday, March 28 to Friday, April 1 n Scores in FG 9 by: n Friday, April 1 n Conditioning Window: n Monday, January 24 to Friday, March 11 6

Who to Test? n All grade 5, 7, and 9 students, including: n Students not enrolled in P. E. class n Students on a block schedule n No opt-out provision n Students with medical issues are to be given as much of the test as conditions permit n IEP determines how Students with Disabilities (SWDs) will participate 7

Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ) n Revised standards reflect levels of fitness and body composition that provide protection against health risks associated with obesity or inadequate fitness n Use of Common Health Indicator: n Metabolic Syndrome is a group of risk factors that collectively promote the development of cardiovascular disease and increases the risk of diabetes: n high fasting glucose high waist circumference high triglycerides low high density lipoprotein cholesterol and n high blood pressure n n n 8

Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ) n Performance goal for all test areas is the HFZ n Age and gender specific n Aerobic Capacity factors in Body Composition n Needs Improvement (NI) Standards n Some Risk – potential for future health risks is possible n High Risk – potential for future health risks is probable n Very Lean Standard n May not be best for health. Factors responsible should be considered – naturally lean or inappropriate nutrition? n Upper limits of the HFZ range were removed 9

Partially Tested Students n Untested fitness area(s) are counted as not being in the HFZ n The California Department of Education (CDE) reports PFT data as “% In HFZ” and “% Not In HFZ” 10

2007 -10 PFT Results Percent of Students Meeting at Least 5 of 6 Fitness Standards # of PFT Areas Meeting the HFZ 2007 2008 2009 2010 Difference Grade 5 Grade 7 48. 1 50. 7 50. 4 Delayed 41. 8 42. 6 43. 5 52. 6 50. 1 61. 1 Delayed Grade 9 11

Six Fitness Areas Fitness Area Assessment n 15 -Meter PACER or Aerobic Capacity n 20 -Meter PACER or n One-Mile Run Body Composition n Body Mass Index (height & weight) or n Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer Abdominal Strength n Curl-Up Trunk Extension Strength n Trunk Lift n Push-Up or Upper Body Strength n Modified Pull-Up or n Flexed Arm Hang Overall Flexibility n Shoulder Stretch or n Sit & Reach 12

Additional Assessment Info n Do not use skin calipers to determine body composition n Liability issue n Inaccurate unless properly trained n Elementary schools should use the PACER n More positive experience for the students n Accurately measured course issue is avoided 13

New Aerobic Capacity Standards n Use of VO 2 max values n VO 2 max - maximum capacity of an individual’s body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise n Calculated using PACER laps or mile-run time and BMI n No change in administration, but students can no longer pre-determine PACER laps or mile run needed n Lookup Tables for estimates: n http: //www. cooperinstitute. org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables. cfm 14

Equipment Needed to Administer the PFT Assessment Equipment Needed 15 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 Stand, Elastic Band Flexed Arm Hang Horizontal Bar Shoulder Stretch None Required Sit and Reach 12” High Box, Yardstick 15

Cadences CD n Cadences CD is included with the Fitnessgram Manual and contains: n PACER 15 -Meter Test with music (track 1) n PACER 20 -Meter Test with music (track 2) n Curl-Up Cadence (track 3) n Push-Up Cadence (track 4) 16

Important Assessment Information n Aerobic Capacity: n Mile Run must be below 13: 00 for VO 2 max to be calculated n Trunk Lift: n Limit to 12” to discourage hyperextension n Sit and Reach: n Limit to 12” to discourage hypermobility 17

FG 9 Software n District: n Update before testing window opens: n n n Students & demographics Teachers Classes n Teacher/School: n Enter PFT scores n Enter “Exemption Code” – reason for student with missing data 18

FG 9 Software n Entering PFT scores n #1. Click on FITNESSGRAM n #2. Select the Class associated with “CA PFT 2011” n #3. Click on “Scores” n #4. Enter data and click “Save” #3 #1 #2 19

FG 9 Software #4 n Entering PFT scores #5 n #5. Click on “Print Report” to print score sheets for use during testing 20

FG 9 Software n To specify reason for student with missing data: n Use the “Exemption Code” field Reason Partial Data No Data Absent IEP/Special Needs Extraordinary Circumstances 20 10 23 13 24 14 Medical Excuse 25 15 21

FG 9 Software n Save your work! n Click “Save” to register changes n Blanks vs. Zeros n A zero indicates a test was attempted and the student scored a zero n A blank indicates a test was not administered n Mile Run: n Enter 59: 59 for students who attempt, but do not finish n 15 -Meter PACER: n No need to convert to 20 -Meter laps anymore 22

PFT Student Results n Students Results: n Two Copies: Student copy in the cumulative folder n Parent copy for the student to take home n n Aggregate Results: n posted on Data. Quest the following November n High Schools: n Use the results to plan Master Schedule 23

Useful Websites n Fitnessgram 9 n http: //fg 9. wccusd. net/fitnessgram 9 district/login. aspx n CDE sponsored PFT Training Website: n http: //www. pft-info. org/home 1. aspx n Aerobic Capacity Lookup Tables: n http: //www. cooperinstitute. org/ourkidshealth/fitnessgram/hfz-tables. cfm n PFT Website: n http: //www. cde. ca. gov/ta/tg/pf/ n Fitnessgram Website: n http: //www. fitnessgram. net/home/ 24

Contact Information Matt Stewart PE Curriculum Specialist mstewart@wccusd. net 741 -7337 Cedric Latreille Assessment Department mlatreille@wccusd. net 307 -4515 25