FITNESSGRAM® Fitness Areas,

Test Options, and Equipment

Aerobic Capacity Test
Equipment Needed
Options
̆̆ Flat, measured running course
One-Mile Run ̆̆ Stopwatch
̆̆ Scale
̆̆ Flat, non-slippery surface 15 or 20 meters in length
̆̆ CD or cassette player with adequate volume
PACER ̆̆ CD or audio-cassette with music/timing
̆̆ Measuring tape
̆̆ Marker cones
̆̆ Flat, measured course
Walk Test ̆̆ Stopwatch
̆̆ Scale

Body Composition Test

Equipment Needed
Options
Skinfold Measurements ̆̆ Skinfold caliper
̆̆ Scale
Body Mass Index ̆̆ Ruler (stadiometer) or measuring tape
̆̆ Bioelectric impedance analyzer or automated skinfold caliper
Percent Body Fat ̆̆ Scale
̆̆ Ruler (stadiometer) or measuring tape

Abdominal Strength and

Equipment Needed
Endurance Test Options
̆̆ Gym mat
̆̆ Measuring strip (3-inch for 5 to 9 year olds, 4.5-inch for students 9+)
Curl-Up ̆̆ CD or cassette player with adequate volume
̆̆ CD or audio-cassette with cadence

Trunk Extensor Strength and

Equipment Needed
Flexibility Test Options
̆̆ Gym mat
Trunk Lift ̆̆ Yard stick or 15-inch ruler

Upper Body Strength and

Equipment Needed
Endurance Test Options
̆̆ Gym mat
Push-Up ̆̆ CD or cassette player with adequate volume
̆̆ CD or audio-cassette with cadence
̆̆ Gym mat
Modified Pull-Up ̆̆ Modified pull-up stand with elastic band
̆̆ Horizontal bar
Flexed-Arm Hang ̆̆ Chair or stool
̆̆ Stopwatch

Flexibility Test Options Equipment Needed

Back-Saver Sit and Reach ̆̆ Sit-and-reach box
Shoulder Stretch None

California Department of Education • December 2017