Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment

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• Test Administrator Training

• Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment

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Charge of the Quality Physical Education Task
Force

• Define Quality Physical Education for Alabama
  Students
• Develop a State-Specific Fitness Assessment
• Develop a Companion Instructional Guide for the
  2009
• Alabama Course of Study Physical Education

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• What is the Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment?

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APFA Purpose

• Assist Physical Education Teachers

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• Rationale for New Assessment

• Replaces 1984
• Norm-Referenced
• Assessment
• Focuses on Individual
• Health-Related Fitness
• Targets Achieving and
• Maintaining Healthy
• Levels of Fitness
• Lowers Students Health Risks

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APFA Will Better Enable Teachers To

• Monitor
• Identify and Develop
• Communicate
• Generate Data

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Sources Used

• Professional Physical Education Documents
• Physical Fitness Assessments

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Who Will Participate?
Grades 2-12
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Validity and Reliability of the APFA

• Piloted in Eight Schools Throughout the State
  Representing the State Board of Education
  Districts

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Responsibilities of Physical Education Teachers

• Prior to Testing

• Testing Reminders

• Testing Protocol

• Testing Exceptions

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Key Questions and Answers
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Testing Students With IEPs, 504 or Health Plans
Testing Students With IEPs, 504 or Health Plans
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Assessment Demonstrations
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Health-Related Fitness Zones

• Needs Improvement Zone (N)
• Healthy Fitness Zone (H)
• High Fitness Zone (HFZ)

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Other Codes
Medically Excused (ME))
Medically Excused (ME)
Noncompliant (NC)
Special Needs (SN)
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Performance Ranges for Health-Related Fitness
Zones Chart
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  20-Meter PACER 20-Meter PACER 20-Meter PACER   One-Mile Run/Walk One-Mile Run/Walk One-Mile Run/Walk   Sit-and-Reach Sit-and-Reach Sit-and-Reach V-Sit V-Sit V-Sit V-Sit 90 Push-Ups 90 Push-Ups 90 Push-Ups   Partial Curl-Ups Partial Curl-Ups Partial Curl-Ups
Zone N H HFZ   N H HFZ   N H H N H     N H HFZ   N H HFZ
Age                                            
8 0-22 23-61 gt61   gt1230 1230-1000 lt1000   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-4 5-13 gt13   lt15 15-30 gt30
9 0-22 23-61 gt61   gt1200 1200-930 lt930   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-5 6-15 gt15   lt15 15-31 gt31
10 0-22 23-61 gt61   gt1130 1130-900 lt900   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-6 7-20 gt20   lt20 20-34 gt34
11 0-22 23-72 gt72   gt 1100 1100-830 lt830   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-7 8-20 gt20   lt20 20-36 gt36
12 0-31 32-72 gt72   gt 1030 1030-800 lt800   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-9 10-20 gt20   lt20 20-39 gt39
13 0-40 41-83 gt83   gt1000 1000-730 lt730   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-11 12-25 gt25   lt25 25-41 gt41
14 0-40 41-83 gt83   gt 930 930-700 lt700   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-13 14-30 gt30   lt25 25-44 gt44
15 0-50 51-94 gt94   gt 900 900-700 lt700   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-15 16-35 gt35   lt30 30-44 gt44
16 0-60 61-94 gt94   gt 830 830-700 lt700   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-17 18-35 gt35   lt30 30-44 gt44
17 0-60 61-106 gt106   gt 830 830-700 lt700   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-17 18-35 gt35   lt30 30-41 gt41
17 0-71 72-106 gt106   gt 830 830-700 lt700   lt8 gt8   lt19 gt19     0-17 18-35 gt35   lt30 30-41 gt41
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  20-Meter PACER 20-Meter PACER 20-Meter PACER   One-Mile Run/Walk One-Mile Run/Walk One-Mile Run/Walk   Sit-and-Reach Sit-and-Reach Sit-and-Reach V-Sit V-Sit V-Sit V-Sit 90 Push-Ups 90 Push-Ups 90 Push-Ups   Partial Curl-Ups Partial Curl-Ups Partial Curl-Ups
Zone N H HFZ   N H HFZ   N H H N H     N H HFZ   N H HFZ
Age                                            
8 0-6 7-41 gt41   gt1230 1230-1000 lt1000   lt9 gt9   lt20 gt20     0-4 5-13 gt13   lt15 15-28 gt28
9 0-6 7-41 gt41   gt1230 1230-930 lt930   lt9 gt9   lt20 gt20     0-5 6-15 gt15   lt15 15-29 gt29
10 0-6 7-41 gt41   gt 1230 1230-930 lt930   lt9 gt9   lt20 gt20     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt20 20-29 gt29
11 0-14 15-41 gt41   gt 1200 1200-900 lt900   lt10 gt10   lt20 gt20     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt20 20-31 gt31
12 0-14 15-41 gt41   gt12.00 1200-900 lt900   lt10 gt10   lt20 gt20     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt20 20-34 gt34
13 0-22 23-51 gt51   gt 1130 1130-900 lt900   lt10 gt10   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt25 25-36 gt36
14 0-22 23-51 gt51   gt1100 1100-830 lt830   lt10 gt10   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt25 25-36 gt36
15 0-31 32-51 gt51   gt1030 1030-800 lt800   lt12 gt12   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt30 30-35 gt35
16 0-31 32-61 gt61   gt1000 1000-800 lt800   lt12 gt12   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt30 30-34 gt34
17 0-40 41-61 gt61   gt1000 1000-800 lt800   lt12 gt12   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt30 30-33 gt33
17 0-40 41-72 gt72   gt1000 1000-800 lt800   lt12 gt12   lt21 gt21     0-6 7-15 gt15   lt30 30-33 gt33
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• Data Collection

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Teacher Teacher Teacher   Date Date Date School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name
Student Name Age (First Day of Test) Gender 1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ MuscularStrength/Endurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Abdominal Strength/Endurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over All Score (For Award System) Accommodationnotes for students with special needs
Student Name Age (First Day of Test) Gender 1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No One-Mile Run or Walk One-Mile Run or Walk PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90-Degree Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach V Sit Reach Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over All Score (For Award System) Accommodationnotes for students with special needs
Student Name Age (First Day of Test) Gender 1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No One-Mile Run or Walk One-Mile Run or Walk PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90-Degree Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ (Inches Reached) (Inches Reached) V Sit Reach Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over All Score (For Award System) Accommodationnotes for students with special needs
Student Name Age (First Day of Test) Gender 1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No Min. Sec. PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90-Degree Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Right Left (Inches Reached) Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over All Score (For Award System) Accommodationnotes for students with special needs
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
                                   
Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN-Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone
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Teacher Teacher Teacher   Date Date Date School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name School Name  
Student Name Age(First Day of Test) Gender1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Aerobic CardiovascularEndurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ MuscularStrength/Endurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Abdominal Strength/Endurance Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over AllScore (for awards) Accommodation notes for students with special needs
Student Name Age(First Day of Test) Gender1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No One-Mile Run or Walk One-Mile Run or Walk PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90 Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach V Sit Reach Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over AllScore (for awards) Accommodation notes for students with special needs
Student Name Age(First Day of Test) Gender1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No One-Mile Run or Walk One-Mile Run or Walk PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90 Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ (Inches Reached) (Inches Reached) V Sit Reach Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over AllScore (for awards) Accommodation notes for students with special needs
Student Name Age(First Day of Test) Gender1-M 2-F AccommodationsYes/ No Min. Sec. PACER(Number of Laps) Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ 90 Push-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ PartialCurl-UpNumber Completed Zones1-N 2-H 3-HFZ Right Left (Inches Reached) Zones1-N 3-HFZ Over AllScore (for awards) Accommodation notes for students with special needs
Sally SmithSally is a special needs student who is able to complete all components of the test except for flexibility. 8 2 No 9 30   3 3 1 12 1     SN   SN  
Johnny JonesJohnny is a student who refused to put forth effort to complete the mile run. 14 1 No NC       30 2 45 3     26 3 NC  
Billy BobBilly is a student with a sprained wrist. His doctor had advised no physical activity. 11 1 No     ME   ME   ME   ME          
Jenny JonesJenny is a student who is 5 months pregnant. 16 2 No ME       ME   ME       ME   ME  
Sam SmootSam is a compliant student without medical exemptions or special needs. 12 1 No     79 3 28 3 41 3     28 3 3  
Jane DoeJane is a compliant student without medical exemptions or special needs. 9 2 No 10 31   2 16 3 31 3 10 11   3 3  
John BrownJohn is a student with special needs that has Spina bifida and is independently mobile in a manual wheelchair. He is functioning on grade level in all academic areas. 17 M Yes     6   7   SN       4   SN PACER Placed at theend of the row with other students. Push-up wheelchair push-up. Flexibility measuredrange of motion whenbending his trunk left andright.
Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone Codes ME-Medically Excused SN- Special Needs NC-Noncompliant A-Accommodation N-Needs Improvement H-Healthy Zone HFZ-High Fitness Zone
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Individual Education Plan Accommodations
Checklist
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Sample PACER Test Score Sheet
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Student Data Feedback Report
Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment Student Feedback Report Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment Student Feedback Report Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment Student Feedback Report Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment Student Feedback Report Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment Student Feedback Report
Student Name Student Name Student Name Date Date
School School School Age Grade
Teacher Teacher Teacher Overall Score
Component Test Item Student Score Student Score Fitness Zone
Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance One-Mile Run or Walk Minutes Seconds ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) High Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance PACER Number Laps Completed Number Laps Completed ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) High Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
Good aerobic capacity relates to how well the heart and lungs work. Good aerobic capacity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Participating in aerobic activities such as running, jogging, cycling, etc. helps improve cardiovascular fitness. Good aerobic capacity relates to how well the heart and lungs work. Good aerobic capacity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Participating in aerobic activities such as running, jogging, cycling, etc. helps improve cardiovascular fitness. Good aerobic capacity relates to how well the heart and lungs work. Good aerobic capacity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Participating in aerobic activities such as running, jogging, cycling, etc. helps improve cardiovascular fitness. Good aerobic capacity relates to how well the heart and lungs work. Good aerobic capacity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Participating in aerobic activities such as running, jogging, cycling, etc. helps improve cardiovascular fitness. Good aerobic capacity relates to how well the heart and lungs work. Good aerobic capacity helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Participating in aerobic activities such as running, jogging, cycling, etc. helps improve cardiovascular fitness.
Muscular Strength/Endurance 90-Degree Push-Up Number Completed Number Completed ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) High Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
The 90-Degree Push-Up measures strength and endurance of the upper body. Having strong bones and muscles in the upper body is important to everyday activities. Upper body exercises like push-ups help improve upper body strength and endurance. The 90-Degree Push-Up measures strength and endurance of the upper body. Having strong bones and muscles in the upper body is important to everyday activities. Upper body exercises like push-ups help improve upper body strength and endurance. The 90-Degree Push-Up measures strength and endurance of the upper body. Having strong bones and muscles in the upper body is important to everyday activities. Upper body exercises like push-ups help improve upper body strength and endurance. The 90-Degree Push-Up measures strength and endurance of the upper body. Having strong bones and muscles in the upper body is important to everyday activities. Upper body exercises like push-ups help improve upper body strength and endurance. The 90-Degree Push-Up measures strength and endurance of the upper body. Having strong bones and muscles in the upper body is important to everyday activities. Upper body exercises like push-ups help improve upper body strength and endurance.
Abdominal Strength/Endurance Partial Curl-Up Number Completed Number Completed ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) High Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
The Partial Curl-Up measures strength and endurance of abdominal muscles or core muscles. Strong core muscles help with good posture and help prevent back problems. Performing partial curl-ups helps improve abdominal strength and endurance. The Partial Curl-Up measures strength and endurance of abdominal muscles or core muscles. Strong core muscles help with good posture and help prevent back problems. Performing partial curl-ups helps improve abdominal strength and endurance. The Partial Curl-Up measures strength and endurance of abdominal muscles or core muscles. Strong core muscles help with good posture and help prevent back problems. Performing partial curl-ups helps improve abdominal strength and endurance. The Partial Curl-Up measures strength and endurance of abdominal muscles or core muscles. Strong core muscles help with good posture and help prevent back problems. Performing partial curl-ups helps improve abdominal strength and endurance. The Partial Curl-Up measures strength and endurance of abdominal muscles or core muscles. Strong core muscles help with good posture and help prevent back problems. Performing partial curl-ups helps improve abdominal strength and endurance.
Flexibility Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Right Side Inches Reached Left Side Inches Reached ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
Flexibility V Sit-and-Reach Inches Reached Inches Reached ( ) Needs Improvement ( ) Healthy Fitness ( ) Medically Excused ( ) Noncompliant
The Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and V Sit-and-Reach measure leg, hip, and lower back flexibility. Flexibility is how well the body can bend and stretch. Better flexibility helps prevent injuries of the hamstring, hip, and lower back while helping with good posture. Performing stretching exercises helps improve flexibility. The Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and V Sit-and-Reach measure leg, hip, and lower back flexibility. Flexibility is how well the body can bend and stretch. Better flexibility helps prevent injuries of the hamstring, hip, and lower back while helping with good posture. Performing stretching exercises helps improve flexibility. The Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and V Sit-and-Reach measure leg, hip, and lower back flexibility. Flexibility is how well the body can bend and stretch. Better flexibility helps prevent injuries of the hamstring, hip, and lower back while helping with good posture. Performing stretching exercises helps improve flexibility. The Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and V Sit-and-Reach measure leg, hip, and lower back flexibility. Flexibility is how well the body can bend and stretch. Better flexibility helps prevent injuries of the hamstring, hip, and lower back while helping with good posture. Performing stretching exercises helps improve flexibility. The Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and V Sit-and-Reach measure leg, hip, and lower back flexibility. Flexibility is how well the body can bend and stretch. Better flexibility helps prevent injuries of the hamstring, hip, and lower back while helping with good posture. Performing stretching exercises helps improve flexibility.

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(N) - Needs Improvement Zone Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy level of fitness. Scoring in this zone indicates students could be at risk for potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health. (N) - Needs Improvement Zone Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy level of fitness. Scoring in this zone indicates students could be at risk for potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health. (N) - Needs Improvement Zone Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy level of fitness. Scoring in this zone indicates students could be at risk for potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health. (N) - Needs Improvement Zone Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy level of fitness. Scoring in this zone indicates students could be at risk for potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health. (N) - Needs Improvement Zone Students scoring in this zone fall below the fitness level established as a healthy level of fitness. Scoring in this zone indicates students could be at risk for potential health-related problems. With appropriate physical activity, students can achieve a higher level of fitness considered appropriate for good health.
(H) - Healthy Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness. (H) - Healthy Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness. (H) - Healthy Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness. (H) - Healthy Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness. (H) - Healthy Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone fall in an area determined suitable for good health and fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain or improve current level of fitness.
(HFZ) - High Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain a high-level of fitness. (HFZ) - High Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain a high-level of fitness. (HFZ) - High Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain a high-level of fitness. (HFZ) - High Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain a high-level of fitness. (HFZ) - High Fitness Zone Students scoring in this zone demonstrate an excellent level of health-related fitness. Students should be encouraged to continue to be physically active in order to maintain a high-level of fitness.
(ME) - Medical Exemption Student has on file at school proper medical documentation from personal physician. (ME) - Medical Exemption Student has on file at school proper medical documentation from personal physician. (ME) - Medical Exemption Student has on file at school proper medical documentation from personal physician. (ME) - Medical Exemption Student has on file at school proper medical documentation from personal physician. (ME) - Medical Exemption Student has on file at school proper medical documentation from personal physician.
(NC) - Noncompliant Student refuses to take one or more test items. (NC) - Noncompliant Student refuses to take one or more test items. (NC) - Noncompliant Student refuses to take one or more test items. (NC) - Noncompliant Student refuses to take one or more test items.
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Sample Letter to Parents Confidentiality
Agreement Student and School Awards Resources

• Appendices

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• (School Logo or Mascot)
• (Semester or Year)
• (Date)
• Dear Parent/Guardian
• Beginning (date) and ending (date), I will be
  administering the state-required Alabama Physical
  Fitness Assessment (APFA) to students in Grades
  (grades). This assessment includes concepts that
  encourage achievement of personal physical
  fitness as well as an appreciation for wellness
  both in and outside the school setting. Each
  student will be tested according to the following
  assessment components and test items
• Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance One-Mile Run
  or Walk or Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular
  Endurance Run (PACER) Test (Circle specific test
  item.)
• Muscular Strength/Endurance 90-Degree Push-Up
• Abdominal Strength/Endurance Partial Curl-Up
• Flexibility Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach or V
  Sit-and-Reach (Circle specific test item.)
• Assessment is an integral part of the physical
  education curriculum therefore, I am committed
  to ensuring all students participate in this
  evaluation process. I assure you that all test
  items, information, and student data are treated
  confidentially and sensitively. Scores are not
  posted nor shared with anyone other than the
  individual student and parents or guardians. As
  with any test, students should be prepared. To
  help your child do his or her best on the
  assessment, please be certain to follow these
  recommendations for test day
• Have students wear proper clothing and footwear
  to allow for ease of movement.
• Allow students to get plenty of rest the night
  before the test.
• Provide students with a bottle of water for
  hydration purposes. (Omit if not consistent with
  school policy.)
• Make sure students attend school during all
  testing days.

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• Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment
  Confidentiality Agreement
• The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed by
  all teachers and volunteers engaged in the
  administration of the Alabama Physical Fitness
  Assessment (APFA). Certain test security
  procedures must be followed during administration
  of the APFA. Failure to follow test security
  procedures, including guidelines identified for
  test administration in the APFA manual, may
  result in disciplinary action by the local
  education agency (LEA) or by the Alabama
  Department of Education. The following list,
  although not exhaustive, identifies specific
  actions considered inappropriate for testing
• Photocopying or in any way reproducing or
  disclosing student physical fitness test
• results, including weight and height, unless
  authorized.
• Altering or reporting false student physical
  fitness test results.
• Altering test procedures prescribed in the APFA
  manual.
• Having in personal possession Class Record Forms
  other than on specified test dates.
• Allowing students to view Class Record Forms or
  other students scores.
• Placing testing materials, Class Record Forms,
  Student Feedback Reports, or Individual
  Education Plan Accommodations Checklists in
  nonsecure locations or unattended by
  professional staff.
• Discussing test results with other students,
  staff, or parents or guardians. Only physical
  education teachers or administrators are
  authorized to discuss test results with students
  and parents or guardians.
• It is important for teachers to complete all
  forms and ensure that accurate test data and
  other pertinent information be reported to
  appropriate personnel. The following list
  indicates items required to be completed
• Ensuring that all test reports are completed and
  have been reported to the Alabama Department of
  Education
• Filing of all testing materials, including test
  forms, scores, and data in a secure place for
  three years from test date and
• Ensuring that all Confidentiality Agreements have
  been signed by all volunteers, including college
  students, parents, or teacher aides, and
  delivered to the school principal prior to
  testing.
• By signing my name to this document, I certify
  that I have read the above policy and agree to
  abide by established test security procedures.

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Student and School Awards
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• DIRECTIONS FOR TEST

V-sit http//youtu.be/fNq6LMw Push Ups
http//youtu.be/riwV19qMlgs Curl Ups
http//youtu.be/Hs2aOalF9VY Pacer
http//youtu.be/a2-tCF6Y-8w Mile Walk/Run
http//youtu.be/SMq0IMtSx1Q Back Saver Sit and
Reach http//youtu.be/gYB6HN8Q5bg
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Contact Information Nancy Ray, Physical
Education and Health Specialist 334
353-9283 nray_at_alsde.edu

• Alabama State Department of Education
• Curriculum and Instruction Section

• Questions?