Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Schedule

California Education Code Section 60800 requires each school district in California to administer a physical fitness test annually to all students in grades five, seven, and nine. The State Board of Education designated the FITNESSGRAM® as the required Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to be administered to California students.

The primary goal of the FITNESSGRAM® is to help students establish physical activity as part of their daily lives. FITNESSGRAM® provides a number of options for each fitness area so that all students, including students with disabilities, have the maximum opportunity to participate in these tests.
FITNESSGRAM® tests the following six fitness areas. Most of these areas have several options.

 

• PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)
• One-Mile Run
• Walk Test (only for ages thirteen or older)

• Skinfold Measurements
• Body Mass Index
• Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer

•  Curl-Up
 

• Trunk Lift
  
   

• Push-Up
• Modified Pull-Up
• Flexed-Arm Hang

• Back-Saver Sit and Reach
• Shoulder Stretch