<p> FITNESSGRAM PEER ASSESSMENT</p><p>Complete this activity prior to the assessment day. Students are in pairs with one doing the assessment and the other watching and recording the results. This activity is designed as a peer assessment to practice the assessments. Students are encouraged to provide positive feedback. Place a check next to each item your partner successfully completes. After the assessment, explain to your partner areas where improvement is needed.</p><p>AEROBIC CAPACITY</p><p>PACER </p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Begins the test after the 5 second count down</p><p>Jogs the full 20 m distance (to the opposite line) before the “beep”</p><p>Entire foot is behind the line at the end of each lap</p><p>Waits for the next beep before continuing</p><p>Stops test when fails to reach the line by the beep for the second time</p><p>Continues to walk and stretch in the cool-down area after the test</p><p>ONE MILE RUN</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Begins on the signal</p><p>Walks or runs for one complete mile</p><p>Records time in minutes and seconds at completion of the assessment ONE MILE WALK</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Begins on the signal</p><p>Walks at personal best for one complete mile</p><p>Takes a 15-second heart rate at completion (If using heart rate monitors, start the stopwatch at the beginning and stop it at the end – the last heart rate recorded during the walk is used) Records time in minutes and seconds and records 15-second heart rate</p><p>BODY COMPOSITION</p><p>BODY COMPOSITION</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Relaxes right arm at side for triceps measurement</p><p>Places right foot on a flat elevated surface with the knee bent to a 90 degree angle Measurement is taken on the triceps and calf</p><p>BODY MASS INDEX</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Correctly records height and weight</p><p>*Converts both measurements into metric units (divide pounds by 2.2046 and multiply feet by 1.524) Applies formula: Weight (kg) / (Height) 2 (meters)</p><p>*The FITNESSGRAM computer program will do these calculations for you. MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE</p><p>CURL-UP</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Lies on back on mat</p><p>Knees are bent with legs slightly apart and hands flat on the floor</p><p>Extend legs as far as possible with feet flat on the floor</p><p>Arms are straight and parallel to the body Arms remain straight throughout the movement Begins on command “up”</p><p>Fingertips reach to other side of measuring strip (approximately 3 inches)</p><p>Shoulder blades come off the mat</p><p>On the “down” command curls back down until head touches the mat</p><p>Continues without pausing until can no longer continue, has made second error, or has competed 75</p><p>PUSH-UPS</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Lies on stomach on the mat</p><p>Hands are palm down under the shoulders</p><p>Fully extends arms on “up”</p><p>Bends arms to 90 degree angle on “down” (Chest lowers to partner’s fist) Back remains flat </p><p>Continues without pausing until can no longer continue, has made second error, or cannot keep up with the cadence MODIFIED PULL-UPS</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful</p><p>Lies on back with shoulders directly under the bar Grasps bar with an overhand grip (palms away from the body)</p><p>Begins in starting position: arms and legs are straight with only the heels touching the floor Lifts body so chin is above the elastic band</p><p>Returns to starting position with arms straight</p><p>PULL-UPS</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Grasps bar with an overhand grip (palms away from the body)</p><p>Hangs completely straight (NO swinging or jumping into the movement)</p><p>Pulls body up until chin is above the bar</p><p>Return to start position with arms straight</p><p>Does not swing, kip, or jerk on the way up</p><p>FLEXED ARM HANG</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Grasps the bar with an overhand grip</p><p>Raises to start position with assistance, stop watch begins</p><p>Chin is above the bar, elbows are flexed and chest is close to the bar</p><p>Holds this position as long as possible Stops test when head tilts backward, chin hits bar, or chin falls below the bar</p><p>FLEXIBLIITY</p><p>BACK SAVER SIT AND REACH</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Removes shoes</p><p>Sits with one leg straight and foot flat against the box</p><p>Bends other knee with foot flat and next to the straight knee</p><p>Places one hand on top of the other with palms down</p><p>Reaches forward as far as possible and holds position for at least one second (hands must stay even!) Switches legs and repeats</p><p>SHOULDER STRETCH</p><p>Criteria Check if partner is successful Reaches one hand over the shoulder and one hand behind the back attempting to touch finger tips Reverses hands and repeats finger tips touching = passing</p><p>TRUNK LIFT Criteria Check if partner is successful Lies on stomach, toes pointed</p><p>Places hands under thighs</p><p>Lifts upper body in slow, controlled motion to a maximum of 12 inches</p><p>Holds position until measurement is done</p><p>Records score</p><p>FITNESS CONNECTION</p><p>What is the importance of fitness assessments?</p><p>How can using improper form on the assessments affect your results?</p>