Fitnessgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual

by Cooper Institute

• ISBN13: 9780736052948
• ISBN10: 0736052941
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
How to Use This Manual and the DVD With Video Clips	viii
Part I Introduction to FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM
Mission, Goals, and Philosophy of FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM	3	(4)
Mission	3	(1)
Goals and Program Components	3	(1)
Program Philosophy (HELP)	4	(3)
Fitness Education and Assessment Guidelines	7	(8)
Assessment Options for Fitness Education	8	(2)
Effective and Appropriate Use of ACTIVITYGRAM and FITNESSGRAM Assessments in Physical Education	10	(2)
The Assessment Process Step by Step	12	(1)
Curriculum With Links to FITNESSGRAM	13	(2)
Promoting Physical Activity	15	(10)
The Importance of Promoting Physical Activity in Physical Education	15	(1)
Physical Activity Guidelines	16	(1)
The Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model	17	(1)
Applying the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model	18	(2)
Reinforcement (Recognition and Motivation)	20	(1)
Summary	21	(4)
Part II FITNESSGRAM Assessment Module
FITNESSGRAM Test Administration	25	(2)
Considerations for Testing Primary Grades	25	(1)
Considerations for Safety	25	(1)
Considerations for Testing Special Populations	26	(1)
Aerobic Capacity	27	(8)
The PACER	28	(4)
One-Mile Run	32	(1)
Walk Test	33	(2)
Body Composition	35	(6)
Skinfold Measurements	36	(2)
Body Mass Index	38	(1)
Portable Bioelectric Impedance Analyzers	39	(2)
Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility	41	(1)
ABDOMINAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE	42	(3)
Curl-Up	42	(3)
TRUNK EXTENSOR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY	45	(2)
Trunk Lift	45	(2)
UPPER BODY STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE	47	(6)
90° Push-Up	47	(2)
Modified Pull-Up	49	(1)
Pull-Up	50	(2)
Flexed Arm Hang	52	(1)
FLEXIBILITY	53	(28)
Back-Saver Sit and Reach	53	(2)
Shoulder Stretch	55	(2)
FITNESSGRAM Physical Activity Questions	57	(2)
Description of Activity Assessment	57	(1)
Administration	57	(1)
Rationale for Completing the Activity Questions	58	(1)
Interpreting FITNESSGRAM Results	59	(12)
Derivation of Criterion-Referenced Standards	59	(1)
Influence of Body Size and Maturity on Fitness	60	(3)
Interpreting Performance on Physical Fitness Assessments	63	(5)
Summary of Fitness Testing Principles	68	(3)
Part III ACTIVITYGRAM Assessment Module
ACTIVITYGRAM Administration	71	(6)
Description of ACTIVITYGRAM	71	(1)
Administration	72	(5)
Interpreting ACTIVITYGRAM Results	77	(4)
Providing Feedback to Children on ACTIVITYGRAM	77	(3)
Limitations of the ACTIVITYGRAM Assessment	80	(1)
Appendix A Information on Testing Equipment	81	(4)
Sources of Testing Equipment	81	(1)
Measuring Strip for Curl-Up Test	82	(1)
Other Suggestions for Measuring Curl-Up Distances	82	(1)
Equipment for Modified Pull-Up	83	(1)
Equipment for Back-Saver Sit and Reach	84	(1)
Appendix B Copy Masters	85	(18)
Get Fit Conditioning Program	86	(1)
Get Fit Exercises	87	(1)
Get Fit Award	88	(1)
Physical Activity Goals	89	(1)
Fitness Contract	90	(1)
The PACER Individual Score Sheet A	91	(1)
FITNESSGRAM PACER Test Individual Score Sheet B	92	(1)
The PACER Group Score Sheet	93	(1)
One-Mile Run Individual Score Sheet	94	(1)
Walk Test Individual Score Sheet	95	(1)
FITNESSGRAM Body Composition Conversion Chart---Boys	96	(1)
FITNESSGRAM Body Composition Conversion Chart---Girls	97	(1)
Class Score Sheet	98	(1)
Personal Fitness Record (Vertical Fold)	99	(1)
Personal Fitness Record (Horizontal Fold)	100	(1)
ACTIVITYGRAM Logging Chart	101	(1)
Sample ACTIVITYGRAM Log	102	(1)
Appendix C Health-Related Fitness Tracking Charts---Copy Masters	103	(9)
Boy's Health-Related Fitness Tracking Charts	104	(4)
Girl's Health-Related Fitness Tracking Charts	108	(4)
Appendix D FAQs	112	(1)
Software FAQs	112	(1)
Test Administration FAQs	112	(1)
Appendix E Software User Manual	113	(19)
Bibliography	132	(2)
About the Editors	134