Explanation of Fitness Levels
Physical Fitness Test
The Physical Fitness Test
recognizes students for their level of physical fitness in
5 events:
sit-ups, shuttle run, endurance run/walk, right angle push-ups, Sit and reach. (IHA
also includes the Standing Broad Jump event which tests the explosive and
muscular strength of the lower body)
To qualify for the Presidential Physical Fitness Level of Performance one must:
- Score at or above the 85th percentile (based on the 1985 School Population Fitness Survey) on all five events.
- This fitness level recognizes students who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness.
To qualify for the The National Physical Fitness Level of Performance one
must:
- Score above the 50th percentile on all five events
- This fitness level recognizes students who demonstrate a basic, yet challenging, level of physical fitness
To qualify for the The Participant Physical Fitness Level of Performance one must:
- Fall below the 50th percentile on one or more events
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Participants
in this fitness level receive this recognition for taking part in all five
events of the Physical Fitness Test.
