Montague Students Fitnessgram Test Results Are In
by Angela Kleinhans
May 14, 2009
The 3rd-8th Grade students at Montague recently completed the new state-mandated physical fitness tests called the Fitnessgram. This is Montagues second year to complete the tests. The tests consist of 6 different test items: 1-The Pacer, which tests aerobic capacity, 2- Body Composition- which calculates BMI (body mass index) based on students' height and weight, 3- Curl-Ups, tests muscular strength, 4-The Trunk Lift, tests trunk extensor strength, 5- Back-Saver Sit and Reach- tests flexibility, 6- Push-ups- tests upper body strength. Students aim to reach the Healthy Fitness Zone, which is calculated based on scientifically determined standards of how fit children should be for good health. The standards are set specifically for boys and girls and take into account changes with age. Parents will be sent home detailed copies of their child's Fitnessgram. Questions about these tests can be directed to Angela Kleinhans at 894-2811. All of Montague students did a great job on all tests. The results of Montague students by age and sex and what percent reached the Healthy Fitness Zone are listed below:
BACKSAVER SIT AND REACH
Male: Age 7, 8, 9, 11, 14- 100%
Age 10- 60% Age 12- 80% Age 13- 75%
Female: Age 7,8,15- 100%
Age 9- 60% Age 10- 23.08% Age 11- 40%
Age 12- 57.14% Age 13- 75% Age 14- 75%
BODY MASS INDEX
Male: Age 7-83.3%, Age 8-50% Age 9,10,11- 80%
Age 12- 60%, Age 13- 75% Age 14- 100%
Female: Age 7,8,12,13,14,15- 100%
Age 9- 90%, Age 10-92.3% Age 11- 80%
CURL-UPS
Male: Age 7-14 100%
Female: Age 8,11,12,14,15- 100%
Age 7,9- 90% Age 10- 92.3% Age 13- 88%
TRUNK LIFT
Male: Age 7-14-100%
Female: Age 7-15- 100%
PUSH-UPS
Male: Age 7,8- 83.3% Age 9- 100% Age 10,11- 80% Age 12,13,14- 50%
Female: Age 8,10,11,12,15-100% Age 7- 80% Age 9-90% Age 13- 88% Age 14-75%
THE PACER
Male: Age 7,8,9,11,14- 100% Age 10,13- 50% Age 12-25%
Female: Age 7-12, 15 100% Age 13-60% Age 14-25%
