As many of you already know, Governor Perry recently signed Senate Bill 530 implementing required physical fitness evaluations for public school students in 3rd through 12th grades. Historically, Elkins students have participated in physical fitness evaluations while enrolled in their health and physical education classes. This legislative action requires that all students participate in these physical fitness evaluations even if they are not enrolled in a health or physical education class.
The state has mandated the use of the Cooper Institute Fitnessgram as the state’s tool for evaluation. The areas of testing will be: aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Students will engage in a one-mile walk/run, push-ups, sit-ups, trunk life, and shoulder stretch. At Elkins, all 9th graders will test on April 29th and all other students will be pulled from their English classes may 2nd and 3rd to participate in the physical fitness evaluation process. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes in order to better perform the evaluation tasks.
The results of the physical fitness evaluations will not impede grade point average, grade placement, graduation, or campus ratings. The evaluation of health criteria will be used to encourage progress towards reaching an optimum health fitness zone. You can find answers to frequently asked questions by referring to the following website: www.fitnessgram.net.
If your child is medically exempt from any of the testing components, you must have the attached form filled out and signed by your physician. Theses forms must be returned to the school nurse by April 29th, where they will be kept on file.
Please join us in our efforts to impact the development of positive fitness and nutrition habits that will insure the health, well-being, and success of your child.
Sincerely,
Barbara Whitaker
Elkins High School
Principal
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