California recognizes the link between effective learning and physical health. Students in grades five, seven and nine are assessed for physical fitness using the Fitnessgram test developed by the Cooper Institute. The Fitnessgram measures fitness in six major areas.

Educational Data Systems serves as the repository for Fitness Exam results and prepares reports for the State of California. We collect data from all districts through multiple methods, including our Online Data Collection, and provide web-based reporting for both public and district use.

Although the Fitness program is state mandated, Educational Data Systems is among several independent agencies offering assistance to schools and districts in collecting and preparing data for reporting.

CA Dept. of Education Physical Fitness Site

2006 PFT Manual (CDE web site)