High School Course 1,
2.3 Meet health-related physical fitness standards established by a scientifically based health-related
fitness assessment.
The California Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) is performed by students at the 5th, 7th, and 9th grade levels. The test is composed of six tests that encompass the five areas of physical fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and body composition. Some of the tests may be confusing, so this site explains them for you. Good luck on your upcoming CPFT!!
Source: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/pestandards.pdf (p. 37)
Look at the physical fitness areas and testing options for the California Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) here
Source: California Department of Education, Nov. 20, 2015. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/
Watch this video that explains how to properly do a FITNESSGRAM Push-Up
Source: J. Hahnstead. 2012. Retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EGC9jBC44
The curl-ups must be completed at a cadence and performed in a specific manner. The instructions can be found here
Source: Top End Sports
Here are some links to gather more information regarding the CPFT. Explore the webpages as the necessary information may not be on the home page.
California Department of Education
Go to the following Google Forms link and answer the required short answer prompt. Your answer must be completed with explanations on why you have chosen what you have selected. All references must be cited.
