Why do we do the Fitnessgram Tests?
The Fitnessgram Tests focuses on overall health. They also lets us determine what kind of goals we can set for ourselves for the course of the year. The mile run will test your cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity. The trunk lift, push ups and sit-n-reach are tests indicating the health status of the musculoskeletal system. These results are in direct relationship to having strong enough muscles to work forcefully over a long period of time, and to be flexible enough to have full range of motion at the joints.
The mile run is a test of aerobic capacity. Acceptable levels can correlate with reduced risks of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and other health problems.
The trunk lift tests trunk extensor strength and flexibility which is related to low back health, especially proper vertebral alignment.
Push ups are a good test of strength and endurance of the muscles in the upper body which is important in maintaining functional health and promoting good posture.
Sit-n-Reach is a great test of flexibility of the hamstring leg muscles.
The curl-up test, or also know as sit-ups, is a determining factor of abdominal strength and endurance which is important for good posture and correct pelvic alignment. Pelvic alignment is particularly important in the maintenance of low back health.
**Number on left is the lower end of Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ); number on the right side is the upper end of the HFZ **see Fitnessgram scale**
Fitness Testing Grading
1.Upper range of zone = Excelling 3.Lower to mid range= Approaches
2.Mid to Upper range = Meets 4. Lower End of zone = Needs Improvement
The Fitnessgram Tests focuses on overall health. They also lets us determine what kind of goals we can set for ourselves for the course of the year. The mile run will test your cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity. The trunk lift, push ups and sit-n-reach are tests indicating the health status of the musculoskeletal system. These results are in direct relationship to having strong enough muscles to work forcefully over a long period of time, and to be flexible enough to have full range of motion at the joints.
The mile run is a test of aerobic capacity. Acceptable levels can correlate with reduced risks of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and other health problems.
The trunk lift tests trunk extensor strength and flexibility which is related to low back health, especially proper vertebral alignment.
Push ups are a good test of strength and endurance of the muscles in the upper body which is important in maintaining functional health and promoting good posture.
Sit-n-Reach is a great test of flexibility of the hamstring leg muscles.
The curl-up test, or also know as sit-ups, is a determining factor of abdominal strength and endurance which is important for good posture and correct pelvic alignment. Pelvic alignment is particularly important in the maintenance of low back health.
**Number on left is the lower end of Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ); number on the right side is the upper end of the HFZ **see Fitnessgram scale**
Fitness Testing Grading
1.Upper range of zone = Excelling 3.Lower to mid range= Approaches
2.Mid to Upper range = Meets 4. Lower End of zone = Needs Improvement