By RUSSBOSBACH on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 12:22 pm: Edit

We are currently discussing and possibly revising our fitness tests in Lexington MA elementary schools. Of our six elementary schools we all do some type of version of the Physical best test or the Presidential fitness test. We are looking for a test that has a software program which also has altenatives for the upper body strength test, such as pushups or flexed arm hang in place of pullups. Is anyone using a test that makes recording and sending out results to families less of a mind boggling chore?

Russ

By PUTman1 on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 12:24 pm: Edit

Hi Russ:
Did you know that kids who can do pull-ups are never obese? This is our #1 problem!!! From day #1 every child can do pull-ups with the aid of a Pull-up Trainer. Over 2 million students starting with elementary school are using the Trainer world-wide. Where have you been? Check my website at www.pull-ups-trainer.com/
You will be able to create your own norms with the software that is included. Let's talk. I am a retired PE educator who saw the problem and didn't run away from it, but did something about it.
Sincerely, Chet Rojeck rojeck@en.com
REMEMBER: IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME, and YOU?

By : VBIBLERVBIBLER on Tuesday, March 06, 2001 - 08:09 pm: Edit

Russ,
I am using the prudential fitness test. About 3 years ago I wrote a grant
and bought a computer that is wheeled into the gym. Using it as a
station the students inputed their data ( which I double checked when I
enter HT/Wt). It cut back on the amount of time to enter the data. I
have had parents come and compile the test results along with previous
years results, a cover letter, and a ht/wt chart for the students ages
6-17. I have also had PE helpers - my sixth graders help put the
information together and put into envelopes. This envelope is then
handed out during parent teacher conferences - just to make sure they
get home. Prior to the Prudential - we used the AAU that had software
with it. We had to switch when the AAU lost their funding.
You can choose what upper body test to give on the Prudential. The
latest software - version 6.0 has some definite bugs in it. Hope this
helps out.
Viv

By Joe Dunn (Joedunn) on Wednesday, April 04, 2001 - 07:13 am: Edit

Russ,

I use the FitnessGram for my physical fitness testing. I believe it is the best fitness testing program on the market. It does give a variety of diff. upper body strength tests. All the kids in my upper elementary ask me from day 1 when they will receive a copy of their test results. Even more amazing is the fact that my high school students even seem to like getting a readout of their fitness level. If you have any further questions e-mail me.

Joe Dunn
Stella, Ne

By Anonymous on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 - 07:32 am: Edit

I hate to say this but the pull up trainer is too big and only allows one student at a time. Great idea but not practical in elementary schools. Our school system bought every elementary school one and most have been placed in our school systems storage warehouse.

By Anonymous on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 - 07:31 am: Edit

I hate to say this but the pull up trainer is too big and only allows one student at a time. Great idea but not practical in elementary schools. Our school system bought every elementary school one and most have been placed in our school systems storage warehouse.

By dc on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 12:46 pm: Edit

I am working on a completely new fitness test. Our school uses the Presidential test which I feel is the worst test out there. Hey - when I was in school we used the same test!?! When I get everything finished with the test, I will be passing the information on to other districts. I'll keep you posted. Remember - the testing isn't the important part - it's teaching the kids fun ways to practice for what the test is testing.

By Gwen Pribble (Gwen) on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 12:56 pm: Edit

I'd like to talk with who ever it is that is researching/developing "a new fitness test". I'm very interested in what direction you're taking. I've been concerned about this topic for as long as I've been teaching (approx 17 yrs). I'd love to pick your brain.
Please contact me.
Gwen
gpribble4@home.com