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In this unit we will be discussing the value of
physical fitness testing. We will ask questions
about a graph of a students spring and fall test
scores. We will be using math to find the
difference in a prediction exercise and we will
be using a Venn diagram to answer some questions
about fitness.
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Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness
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Factors that cannot be controlled in physical
fitness
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Fitness Testing is important because the results
can be used

• to monitor fitness level.
• to see if you are improving.
• compare your scores to other people of similar
  age and ability.
• to identify health problems.
• to help set goals to improve.

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The five test used to assess fitness are
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Endurance Run
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Curl Up
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V-Sit and Reach
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Pull Up
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Shuttle Run
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Presidential Fitness Awards
Students who equal or go beyond 85 percentile on
each of the five tests can earn the Presidential
Award.
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Hazelwood Fitness Awards
Students exceeding or who equal the 50 percentile
on all five tests earn the Hazelwood Award.
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This is a graph of a students fall scores
compared to spring.
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Did this student improve from fall to spring in
all five events?
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Answer

• YES

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Did this person earn an award?
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Answer

• NO

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What scores need to be improved to earn the
Hazelwood Award?
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ANSWER

• SPRING CURL UPS
• FALL CURL UPS AND PULL UPS

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What scores need to be improved to earn the
Presidential Award?
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ANSWER

• SPRING CURL UPS AND PULL UPS
• FALL CURL UPS, PULL UPS,AND SHUTTLE RUN

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Give two reasons why fitness testing is important.
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Fitness Testing is important because the results
can be used

• to monitor fitness level
• to see if you are improving
• compare your scores to other people of similar
  age and ability.
• to identify health problems.

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What are two factors that can be controlled in
physical fitness?
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Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness
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What are two factors that cannot be controlled in
physical fitness?
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Factors that cannot be controlled in physical
fitness
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This next activity can be copied and handed out
to the students.
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Prediction ExercisePredict what your score will
be prior to the test. Perform the test. Find the
difference between the two.
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Mile Run Prediction minutes
seconds Actual minutes
seconds Difference minutes
seconds Curl Ups Prediction minutes
seconds Actual minutes
seconds Difference minutes
seconds Sit and Reach Prediction
minutes seconds Actual
minutes seconds Difference
minutes seconds
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Pull Ups Prediction minutes
seconds Actual minutes
seconds Difference minutes
seconds Shuttle Run Prediction
minutes seconds Actual
minutes seconds Difference
minutes seconds
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Below is a Venn diagram. Your task is to put the
activities in the correct group.
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Mile Run, Curl Ups, Sit and Reach, Pull Ups, and
Shuttle Run
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ANSWER
MILE RUN CURL UPS
PULLUPS
SIT REACH
SHUTTLE RUN
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My Fitness Log
Name
WEEK __________________
DAY ACTIVITY TIME OF DAY HOW
LONG _____ __________ _____________ ____________
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__ __________ _____________ ____________ _____ ___
_______ _____________ ____________ _____ _________
_ _____________ ____________ _____ __________ ____
_________ ____________ _____ __________ __________
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