Physical Fitness Test
Public school students in grades five, seven, and nine are required to take the PFT, whether or not enrolled in a physical education class. These students include those enrolled in local educational agencies (LEAs) such as elementary, high, and unified school districts. LEAs must also test all students in alternate programs, including, but not limited to, continuation schools, independent study, community day schools, county community schools, and nonpublic schools. Students who are physically unable to take the entire test battery are to be given as much of the test as his or her condition will permit.
Six Fitness Areas
1. Aerobic Capacity
• PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) - Video
• Walk Test (only for ages 13 and older) - Video
2. Abdominal Strength and Endurance
• Curl-Up - Video
3. Upper Body Strength and Endurance
• Modified Pull-Up - Video
• Flexed-Arm Hang - Video
4. Body Composition
• Skinfold Measurements - Video
• Body Mass Index - Video
• Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer - Video
5. Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility
6. Flexibility
• Back-Saver Sit and Reach - Video
• Shoulder Stretch - Video
