This month in Physical Education, we will be administering The Connecticut Fitness Test. The four components of the fitness test are: The curl-up test which tests for abdominal strength and endurance. The push-up test which tests upper body strength and endurance. The back saver sit and reach which tests students lower back and hamstring flexibility. The P.A.C.E.R. test which tests the students cardiovascular endurance.
I would like to answer some frequently asked questions I receive in PE class
I would like to answer some frequently asked questions I receive in PE class
- Why are the test standards different for boys and girls? When the students first start testing in fourth grade the standards may not be different. Young children grades 1-6 do not always possess the physical and physiological differences that appear as boys and girls reach puberty. When this is the case the standards may be used for both groups. The gender related differences in body composition and in hemoglobin concentration cause aerobic capacity differences between boys and girls during puberty and adolescence.
- What is the P.A.C.E.R. test? The acronym P.A.C.E.R. stands for (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run). This fitness test is now used in addition to the mile run. The reason I like and use this test is because it has a built in warm-up which helps the children pace themselves effectively. I also like this test because it helps to eliminate the negative experience of finishing last in the mile run.
