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			Decoding your Fitness Testing Scoresheet.
 
K-2
Pacer. This is a cardiovascular fitness test. How many points can students collect by running back & forth for a 20-meter distance, at a pace that slowly speeds up?
Jump Rope. This a full-body coordination test. Jump roping is one of the best ways to build bone density and strengthen your joints. There are also cardiovascular, balance, and brain-to-muscle benefits.
Skipping. This locomotor skill combines rhythm, coordination, force, balance.
Galloping. This a locomotor skill that develops coordination, balance, endurance, and leg strength. 
 
3-5
Pacer. This is a cardiovascular fitness test. How many points can students collect by running back & forth for a 20-meter distance, at a pace that slowly speeds up?
Sit-ups. This is a test of abdominal strength. How many sit-ups can students do in one-minute time limit?
Push-ups. This is a test of upper body strength. How many 90 degree push-ups can students perform in a row?
Flexed Arm Hang. This is a timed test of upper body strength. Students will hold their chin above the bar for as long as they can.
Pull-ups. This is a test of upper body strength. How many pull-ups can students perform in a row without assistance? 
Shuttle Run. This is a timed test of speed & agility. How fast can students run back & forth twice at a 30-feet distance?
Sit and Reach. This is a flexibility test. How many centimeters can students reach towards their toes with straight legs?