Background on FitnessGram​®

FitnessGram® is the premier fitness and activity assessment tool for school-based physical education programming. The battery includes a comprehensive (and validated) set of field-based fitness assessments that help schools assess children's level of physical fitness. A unique aspect of FitnessGram® is that the assessments are evaluated using established health related standards that are based on how fit children need to be for health. Another unique aspect is that the software makes it easy to track data over time and to send personalized reports home to parents. Visit the FitnessGram® website at the Cooper Institute for more information about FitnessGram®. Click here to download a document explaining why FitnessGram® is MORE than just an assessment.

FitnessGram® Philosophy

The FitnessGram® philosophy spells HELP because we need your help to promote physical activity.

H   HEALTH comes from regular physical activity. Regular physical activity will lead to health-related fitness.
E   Physical activity and fitness are for EVERYONE regardless of age, gender, or ability.
L   Physical activity and physical fitness are for a LIFETIME. Aim to develop lifelong patterns of physical activity.
P   Physical activity programs should be designed to meet PERSONAL needs and interests.

FitnessGram® - National Assessment of the
Presidential Youth Fitness Program

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The FitnessGram® program is used across the country and is the mandated assessment for a number of states including California and Texas. Historically, the program has always been run independently of the Presidential Youth Fitness program which also serves a similar role. In 2012, the President's Council and the Cooper Institute established an exciting partnership to create a new (unified) Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP). The partnership includes representatives from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) as well as the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). FitnessGram® is now the official assessment battery for the PYFP. The new partnership creates exciting opportunities for the future of youth physical activity and physical fitness programming in the country. Visit the Presidential Youth Fitness Program website for more information.

Iowa FitnessGram® Results

The Iowa FitnessGram® Initiative includes a number of districts that have contributed de-identified data to a centralized server to enable tracking of aggregate results across districts. Click here to see more information about project and the age and gender patterns for health related fitness.

New Features in FG 2015

FitnessGram®, in partnership with NFL PLAY 60, is ­constantly evolving to me­et customer needs. As knowledge in science and technology expands, FitnessGram® remains cutting edge with the launch of the new and improved FitnessGram® 2015 software. This enhanced platform reaffirms its place as the gold standard for health-related fitness assessment and reporting for youth.