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As we swing into spring, we have begun our
"post-testing" of the Fitnessgram (our health-related
assessment). Students will be bringing home their
comparative report in their final report cards in June which
will reflect both his/her fall and spring scores. Our goal
is to achieve the "Healthy Fitness Zone" and hopefully if
he/she achieved those scores initially, he/she will maintain
them and/or improve.
In January, you should have received your student's
pre-test Fitnessgram report for the 2011-2012 school year.
The report provides you with scores for each health-related
fitness item we assess. We hope that you have reviewed it
with your child and as you did, please remember the
following things:
1. This is a health-related assessment.
2. Your child does not pass or fail this assessment. We
use it to identify areas of fitness and areas that need
improvement.
3. We are striving to have each student achieve the
“healthy fitness zone” in each category. If there is an
area that needs improvement, suggestions will be given on
the back side of the Fitnessgram report.
4. A major area of concern is the body composition
component. While we do not want to put undue emphasis on
body image at this age, we do need to make students aware of
the relationship between exercise, physical activity and
healthy eating habits. Studies tell us that overweight
children usually become overweight adults and are at a
greater risk to develop health problems. If we can create
an awareness and begin to work on a healthy lifestyle, we
may be able to change the statistics.
Every time we see your child for physical education class,
we work on the areas that the Fitnessgram measures. On the
other days, we hope he/she is doing something active at
home.
As always, it is continually encouraged that all students
strive for at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily
(outside of school activities). In addition, please feel
free to contact us throughout the school year with any
questions and/or concerns you may have greatly look forward
to working with your student.
Fit Forever,
G.I.S. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
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