FitnessGram - Activity and Fitness Assessment

Attention Gregory-Portland Parents/Guardians:

During the Texas 80th Legislative Session, Senate Bill 530 was passed to require fitness assessment for all students in grades 3-12 starting in the 2007-2008 school year. After thorough review, the Texas Education Agency has identified FITNESSGRAM as the assessment tool that will be used by all public school districts in the state.

Gregory-Portland ISD considers FITNESSGRAM a quality assessment for three reasons:

1. FITNESSGRAM establishes a baseline of a healthy fitness zone from which students check their progress (non-competitive) to plan for lifelong physical activity and to maintain their fitness level. Health-related fitness assessment measures students’ aerobic capacity,
strength/endurance, flexibility and body composition.

2. FITNESSGRAM provides recommended activity program options that will help students
fitness zones in those areas where they need to improve.

3. FITNESSGRAM does not place an emphasis on skill or sports-related fitness such as
an individual’s 40 yard dash time. It does not compare students to other students.

FITNESSGRAM tests all students regardless of age, gender, or ability. Students are of health-related fitness and take responsibility by setting personal fitness goals. When process of doing their personal best, a more positive lifelong impact is achieved.

FitnessGram Links:
- FitnessGram Program Overview
- FitnessGram Frequently Asked Questions