Web Site Resources

Califorrnia Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Home Page

Provides a list of links to Web pages containing information about the California PFT administration and results.

PFT Results Reporting Site (Outside Source)

Provides access to downloadable files of results for the state, counties, school districts, and schools for tests administered February 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007. Results are also available by gender and ethnic groups. Individual student results are not available.

DataQuest (Internet Tool)

Makes available PFT summary reports for the state, counties, school districts, and schools. Results are also available by gender and ethnic groups. Individual student results are not available.

Healthy Fitness Zones (Performance Criteria) (PDF; 275KB; 2pp.)

Organizes the criteria established for the PFT. These Healthy Fitness Zones represent a level of fitness that offers some degree of protection against the diseases that result from sedentary living.

Prior Year Physical Fitness Data

Provides access to press releases and data reports for prior years (1999–2006).

2007-08 Physical Fitness Test Manual

Contains instructions for preparing for the 2007-08 PFT administration; options and suggestions for collecting and reporting PFT data; school and student file layouts; and downloadable samples of data collection forms.

The Cooper Institute (Outside Source)

Includes background information on the FITNESSGRAM®, which was developed in 1982 by The Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. Technical information on the fitness-area assessments and performance standards is available in a Reference Guide.

Human Kinetics (Outside Source)

Includes a variety of products in support of the PFT, including the FITNESSGRAM® Test Administration Manual, 8.0 Test Kit CD-ROM (software), the 8.3 update, and materials needed (e.g., skinfold calipers) to administer the tests.

Physical Education Model Content Standards

The Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, represents the essential knowledge and skills that all students need to maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools

Describes a sequential, developmental, age-appropriate physical education program designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability needed to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.