The Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment will be administered to students in Grades 8 throughout the months of September and October, and into November. The four parts of the test are the one-mile walk or run, push-ups, curl-ups, and the sit-and-reach. The sit-and-reach test measures hamstring flexibility. The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance. The push-up test measures upper body strength and endurance. And the one-mile walk or run test measures cardiorespiratory endurance, or the endurance of the heart and lungs.
Please click on the links to view the standards for the boysand girls.
Sit and Reach
Measures Flexibility of the Hamstrings (back of upper legs)
* Fully extend one leg, and bend the other and point knee toward ceiling.
* Reach toward toes with both hands equally.
* Hold stretch for a minimum of two seconds.
* Repeat with other leg.
Mile Run
Measures Cardiorespiratory or Aerobic Endurance (heart and lungs)
* Complete 1 full mile within a specified amount of time.
* Students run on flat surface just outside of the school building.
* Focus on pace and maximal effort to achieve a personal best time.
90 Degree Push-Up
Measures Strength & Endurance of the Arms, Chest, & Back
* Complete 1 full push-up every 3 seconds (follow count from CD).
* Lower body to the floor by bending elbows to a 90-degree angle.
* Push up by extending elbows, and keep body as flat as possible.