The primary goal of FitnessGram is to promote regular physical activity among all youth. Of particular importance is promoting activity patterns that lead to reduced health risk and improved health-related, physical fitness. FitnessGram is designed for all people regardless of physical ability. It is intended to help ALL youth find some form of activity that they can do for a lifetime. Too often, activity programs are perceived to be only for those who are "good" rather than for all people.

FitnessGram provides an easy way for physical education teachers to report to parents on children's fitness levels. Students are assessed in these areas of health-related fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Scores are evaluated against objective, criterion-based standards, called Healthy Fitness Zones that indicate the level of fitness necessary for health. FitnessGram software generates the student and parent reports, which contain objective, personalized feedback and positive reinforcement. These reports serve as a communications link between teachers and parents.

Link to FitnessGram Power Point