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The following fitness tests are administered to the 4th grade elementary students who take physical education:

  • Pacer Cardio - cardiovascular endurance
  • Mile Cardio (some schools) - cardiovascular endurance
  • Curl Ups - a measure of abdominal strength and endurance
  • Trunk Lifts - a measure of flexibility and strength
  • Push Ups - a measure of upper body strength and endurance
  • Back Savers - sit and reach, right and left
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) - height and weight

 

 The following fitness tests are administered to Morse Pond students:

  • Sit & Reach - a measure of hamstring and lower back flexibility
  • Curl Ups - a measure of abdominal strength and endurance
  • Trunk Lifts – a measure of flexibility and strength
  • Push Ups – a measure of upper body strength and endurance
  • Pacer 15m - cardiovascular endurance
  • Mile Run - cardiovascular endurance
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) - height and weight

 

The following fitness tests are administered to the 7th and 8th graders who take Physical Education:

  • One Minute Curl Up Test (President's challenge) - a measure of abdominal strength and endurance
  • Sit & Reach (President's challenge) - a measure of hamstring and lower back flexibility
  • One Mile Run/Walk - a measure of cardiovascular endurance
  • Push Ups (right angle) - a measure of upper body strength and endurance
  • Pacer Test- a measure of cardiovascular endurance
  • Trunk Lifts- a measure of flexibility and strength
  • Pull Ups (optional President's challenge) a measure of upper body strength and endurance
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) - height and weight

 

The following fitness tests are administered at the High School:

  • Pacer Test - a measure of cardiovascular endurance
  • Sit Ups - a measure of abdominal strength and endurance
  • Push Ups - a measure of upper body strength and endurance
  • Trunk Lifts - a measure of flexibility and strength
  • Sit & Reach - a measure of hamstring and lower back flexibility 
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) - height and weight