Georgia Department of Education Annual Fitness Assessment Program Report 2014 Georgia Department of Education Table of Contents 3 4 6 17 18 Appendices 22 25 26 30 Acknowledgements Introduction Summary Conclusion Additional Health Related Fitness Data Appendix A: Georgia FITNESSGRAM Tests Description Appendix B: Sample Parent Report Appendix C: Schools - 2013 Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll Appendix D: Percentage Tested by District Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 2 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Acknowledgements The 2014 Georgia fitness assessment was implemented in the 2013-2014 school year with collaborative support and funding. Student Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) Partnership In a collaborative effort to support the SHAPE Initiative, the Governor's Office created the Georgia SHAPE Partnership in 2010. This group of government, education, healthcare and nonfor-profit leaders provide the schools with the proper information and tools to successfully implement the program. These partners provide funding, training, data centralization, reward/recognition and a sustainable plan for long-term results. The Georgia SHAPE network of partners includes: The Georgia Governor's Office, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Georgia Department of Education, the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Bright From the Start, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Coca-Cola Company, Destiny Organics, Georgia Grown, Georgia Organics, Giving Point, Good Sports, HealthMPowers, Tons of Fun, and The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA) all committed to improving the health of our young people by offering assistance and opportunity to achieve a greater level of overall fitness. Georgia SHAPE begins with a basic, benchmark measurement of fitness among our students called FITNESSGRAM. The FITNESSGRAM tool used for SHAPE's annual standardized fitness assessment evaluates five different parts of health-related fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition using objective criteria. It also generates reports providing valuable individual, school, and state-level data to empower parents, schools, and the community to best access the current health needs for children in Georgia. The report is delivered confidentially to families and aggregate results are reported to create a true "snapshot" and highlight areas for improvement. Georgia SHAPE takes the next step in offering resources to learn more about FITNESSGRAM, healthy recipes and a first-of-its-kind Fitness at Your Fingertips app to locate health and fitness activities throughout Georgia. When schools participate in the SHAPE initiative, their physical education teachers receive professional training about testing protocol and data entry, and they are supplied with the equipment, software and technical support needed to conduct the assessment in their school. Participants will also be eligible for the Governor's award and recognition program, which will provide exciting incentives for teachers and schools. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 3 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Introduction The Georgia Student Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) Act was passed in the 2009 Georgia legislative session and is outlined in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 20-2-777. Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the law required each local school district to conduct an annual fitness assessment program for all students in grades 1-12 enrolled in classes taught by certified physical education teachers. After the initiative was passed, a Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Fitness Assessment Advisory Committee was appointed to make recommendations to the State Board of Education about the assessment tool, the goals, and success measures of a pilot program. The Committee recommended FITNESSGRAM, which is a comprehensive health-related physical fitness and activity assessment and computerized reporting system developed by The Cooper Institute, and is used by tens of thousands of schools nationwide. The Committee recommended and the Board approved an assessment battery to include aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition measures. Aggregate reports and individual student reports for parents/guardians would be integral parts of the program. For grades 1-3, it was determined that students should be familiarized with the aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance tests. Data should be collected on height/weight, with individual reports optional, and aggregate data reported. Grades 4-12 should participate in a full battery of assessments and both individual and aggregate student data reported and recorded in all areas of the assessment. After FITNESSGRAM was selected as the assessment tool, the Governor's Office recognized the opportunity to bring together the Georgia SHAPE Partnership, a group of government, education, healthcare, and non-profit leaders to collaborate on this statewide effort. Funding, project management, and a pilot program were identified as critical needs to ensure the ongoing success of the initiative. As part of the statewide implementation of the Georgia Fitness Assessment Program, physical education teachers received professional training concerning testing protocol and data entry. School personnel were also supplied with the equipment, software, and technical support needed to conduct the assessment in their schools. Participants were also eligible to apply for the Governor's award and recognition program, which provides incentives to teachers and schools. Along with the recognition of schools and teachers, Georgia has also received national recognition and attention. Most recently Georgia was recognized by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition as a model for school based fitness assessment programing. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 4 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Based on the findings of the pilot and statewide implementation, it has been determined that students and parents will continue to benefit from this successful SHAPE initiative in several ways. In the short term, parents will receive reports detailing their child's fitness level along with recommendations for improvement. These results will encourage important conversations about physical health and fitness, and endorse a long-term view of healthrelated fitness that promotes lifelong habits of physical activity. Over time, consistent data collection on health-related fitness standards will establish baseline data, provide an opportunity to track and monitor trends, and enable physical education teachers to develop instructional strategies to improve student fitness levels and knowledge. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 5 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Summary The statewide Annual Fitness Assessment Program was conducted during the 2013-2014 school year. Health-related fitness assessments using FITNESSGRAM were implemented in physical education classes across Georgia. Goals for the Georgia Annual Fitness Assessment program are to: Maintain "FITNESSGRAM Georgia" website Ensure physical education teachers are adequately trained to administer the fitness assessment, collect data, and utilize the FITNESSGRAM Georgia website Distribute equipment required to conduct the FITNESSGRAM assessment Administer the fitness assessment to all students in physical education classes taught by certified physical education teachers in compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-777 Provide parents with individual fitness assessment information utilizing the FITNESSGRAM reporting program Gather Georgia's aggregate health related fitness data Fitness Assessment Participation The fitness assessment requires all students in physical education classes taught by a certified physical education teacher shall be tested. As identified in Figure 1 below, 99% of Georgia's 182 school districts assessed students and utilized the FITNESSGRAM Georgia program to enter data to generate individual student reports for parents and guardians. Out of Georgia's 2,264 schools, 99% completed fitness assessments. Fitness scores were reported for physical education students from 2,253 schools, representing 71% of the total population of students. In the 2014 school year 1,082,721 students in grades 1-12 participated in the Georgia fitness assessment. This represents students enrolled in physical education classes. Figure 1: 2013-2014 Fitness Assessment Completion Numbers Local School Districts 182 Schools 2264 Local School Districts Reporting Fitness Assessment 181 Schools Completing Fitness Assessment 2253 Percentage 99% Percentage 99% Total Enrollment Grades 1-12 Students with reported Fitness Scores 1,530,414 1,082,721 Percentage 71% * *71% of total student population grades 1-12. Georgia students are not required to be enrolled in physical education every school year. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 6 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Test Results- School Year 2013-2014 FITNESSGRAM utilizes criterion-referenced standards to determine Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ). Fitness scores in the HFZ indicate a fitness level associated with positive health benefits. Scores not in the HFZ over a sustained period of time may indicate some health risk. (Please see Appendix A for a description of each Fitness Gram test that was administered). The data in 2013-2014 was entered into an updated FITNESSGRAM program. The FG 10 program uses an updated PACER equation that no longer requires height and weight measurements to predict VO2max and the FITNESSGRAM standards and CDC values for BMI are now aligned. In this report the PACER and BMI data for the 2013 and 2014 school year reflect the FG10 standards. This provides matched standards for comparison. Aerobic Capacity: (Figure 2) Aerobic capacity data as measured using Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) or a mile run indicates that, in Georgia schools: A greater percentage of boys achieved the HFZ in aerobic capacity at each grade level. Student in grades 5 and 6 had the highest percentage of students in the HFZ for aerobic capacity. Students in grades 11 and 12 had the lowest percentage of students in the HFZ for aerobic capacity. Figure 2 Aerobic Capacity HFZ by Grade 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 Percentage of Students Achieving HFZ Aerobic Capacity by Grade 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Girls Boys *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 7 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Body Composition (BMI): (Figure 2) Body composition data as measured using height and weight indicates that, in Georgia schools: The highest percentage in the HFZ are 12th grade girls at 73.7%. The lowest percentage in the HFZ are 5th grade boys at 56.7%. Figure 3: Body Composition HFZ by Grade 100 80 60 40 20 0 1 Percentage of Students Achieving HFZ: Body Composition by Grade 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Girls Boys 10 11 12 *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 8 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility: (Figure 4) Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility data as measured by the curl up, push up, and back saver sit and reach assessments of students indicates: 63% of 5th graders attained HFZ in at least two of three assessments for muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance flexibility; 56% of 7thgraders attained HFZ in at least two of three assessments for muscular strength, flexibility and endurance flexibility and 66% of 9thgraders attained HFZ in at least two of three assessments for muscular strength, flexibility and endurance flexibility. Figure 4: Percentage of Students Attaining HFZ for 2/3 of 3 Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility Assessments (2 of 3) Percentage of students Achieving HFZ 2/3 of 3 Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility Assessments 100 % 80 % 63 60 % 56 66 60 40 % 20 % 0% Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 4-12 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 9 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Percentage of Students Unable to Achieve HFZ on any assessment component. (Figure 5) 12% of 5th grade students were unable to achieve the HFZ in any of the five assessments (0 of 5) 28% of 7th grade students were unable to achieve the HFZ in any of the five assessments (0 of 5) 17% of 9th grade students were unable to achieve the HFZ in any of the five assessments (0 of 5) 22% of students across all grade levels ( 4-12) unable to achieve the HFZ in any of the five assessments (0 of 5) Figure 5: Percentage of Students Unable to Achieve the HFZ on any assessment component. (0 out of 5) Percentage of Students Unable to Achieve HFZ on any assessment component 50 % 40 % 30 % 28 22 20 % 17 12 10 % 0% Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 4-12 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 10 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Percentage of Students Achieving HFZ on all assessment components (Figure 6) 20% of 5th grade students achieved the HFZ on all five assessments (5of 5) 18% of 7th grade students achieved the HFZ on all five assessments (5of 5) 19% of 9th grade students achieved the HFZ on all five assessments (5of 5) 19% of all students across all grade levels (4-12) achieved the HFZ on all five assessments. (5of 5) Figure 6: Percentage of Students to achieve the HFZ in all five assessments (5of 5) Percentage of Students Achieving HFZ on all Assessment Components 50 % 45 % 40 % 35 % 30 % 25 % 20 20 % 15 % 10 % 5% 0% Grade 5 18 Grade 7 19 19 Grade 9 Grade 4-12 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 11 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Georgia Aggregate Data Comparison: 2013/2014 The statewide Annual Fitness Assessment Program was conducted in during the 2012-2013 school year and the 2013-2014 school year. Health- related fitness assessments using FITNESSGRAM were implemented in physical education classes for students in grades 1-12 across Georgia. FITNESSGRAM results were reported for each school year. The 2013 data (2012-2013) school year was the first full school year of fitness assessment in Georgia public schools. Fitness Assessment Participation The fitness assessment requirement states all students in physical education classes taught by a certified physical education teacher shall be tested. Students are not required to enroll in a physical education class each year in grades 6-12. Participation as required in O.C.G.A. 20-2-777 decreased from 2013 to 2014 with 5% decrease in the percentage of students with fitness assessment data. Figure 7: 2013/2014 Fitness Assessment Completion Numbers School Year 2013 2014 School Systems 182 (100%) 181 (99%) Schools 2253 (99%) 2253 (99%) Students Assessed 1,139,998 (76%) 1,082,721 (71%) Change 1% No Change Change: -5% Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 12 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Aerobic Capacity: (Figure 8) Aerobic capacity data as measured using Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) or a mile run indicates that, in Georgia schools: 45% of girls and 58.8% of boys in grades 4-12 assessed in 2014 achieved the HFZ for aerobic capacity. As compared to the 2013 data there is an increase in the percentage of students in the HFZ for aerobic capacity for both girls and boys. Girls 1.4% increase and boys a .3% increase. Figure 8: Percentage of Students Attaining HFZ for Aerobic Capacity Aerobic Capacity Percentage of Students in the HFZ 100 50 43.6 45 58.5 58.8 0 Aerobic Capacity Girls *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. 2013 2014 Aerobic Capacity Boys Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 13 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Body Composition: (Figure 9) Body composition data as measured using height and weight indicates that, in Georgia schools: 59.7% of girls and 59.4% of boys in grades 1-12 assessed in 2014 achieved the HFZ for body composition. As compared to the 2013 data there the percentage of students in the HFZ for capacity for both girls and boys was unchanged. Figure 9: Percentage of Students Attaining HFZ for Body Composition Body Composition (BMI) Percentage of Students in the HFZ 100 80 59.7 59.7 60 59.4 59.4 40 20 0 Body Composition Girls Body Composition Boys 2013 2014 *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 14 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Percentage of Students Unable to Achieve HFZ on any assessment component. 0 out of 5 (Figure 10) The five fitness assessments for students in grades 4 12 are as follows: 1. Aerobic Capacity Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) or the One-Mile Run; 2.Body Composition Height/Weight; 3. Abdominal Strength Curl-Up; 4. Upper Body Strength Push-Up; 5. Flexibility Back-Saver Sit and Reach Fitness scores indicate no change in the percentage of students (grades 4-12) unable to achieve the HFZ in any of the five assessment components over the previous school year. Fitness scores indicate a 3% decrease in the percentage of grade 5 students unable to achieve the HFZ on any of the five assessments from the previous school year. Grade 7 decreased by 5%, grade 9 by 1%. Figure 10: Assessments Comparison: Students Not in the HFZ on any assessments Percentage of Students Not in the HFZ on any of the assessments (0 of 5) 50 40 30 24 24 20 10 0 Grade 4-12 18 17 Grade 9 33 28 Grade 7 15 12 Grade 5 2013 2014 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 15 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Percentage of students achieving HFZ for all assessment components. 5 of 5 (Figure 11) Fitness scores indicate no change in the percentage of students (grades 4-12) able to achieve the HFZ on all five assessment components over the previous school year. Fitness scores indicate a 1% decrease in the percentage of grade 5 students able to achieve the HFZ on all five assessments from the previous school year. Grade 7 remained the same and grade 9 decreased by 3%. Figure 11: Achievement 5 of 5 assessments comparison: Students achieving the HFZ on all assessments Students in the HFZ on all of the assessments (5 of 5) 50 40 30 19 19 20 10 0 Grade 4-12 21 18 Grade 9 18 18 Grade 7 19 20 Grade 5 2013 2014 Rewards and Recognition Schools were invited to apply to be recognized by the Governor's office as SHAPE Honor Roll Schools. The goal of the reward and recognition component of SHAPE is to provide recognition and incentives for participation in the fitness assessment and data reporting, as well as to encourage and recognize schools that embrace and include local practices to improve student wellness. Schools are awarded through a four-tiered award system. The tiers are Bronze, Silver, and Gold and Platinum. To qualify, schools submitted an application and related materials to the Governor's Office. See Appendix C for a list of the 2013-2014 Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll Schools Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 16 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Conclusion The 2013-2014 implementation of the Georgia Fitness Annual Fitness Assessment Program was successful in meeting the goals to administer the fitness assessment to students in physical education classes taught by certified physical education teachers in compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-777, to provide students and parents with individual fitness assessment information utilizing the FITNESSGRAM reporting program and to gather aggregate data on the heath related fitness of Georgia's children. Students assessed in the 2013-2014 school year accounted for 71% of all public school students enrolled in grades 1-12. In the second full school year of assessment, student data was successfully entered for 1,082,721 students, and represents students in most Georgia school districts. Georgia data and a data-collection infrastructure are being implemented in ninety-nine percent of Georgia's public schools. In addition to the data collection component, parents of almost one million students received valuable individualized student health-related fitness information. Aggregate information comparing data from the 2013 school year with data from the 2014 school year indicate positive change in health related fitness scores. The assessment data for the 2014 school year showed a comparable number of students assessed. The data from both school years consistently indicates a need for improvement in the health related fitness of Georgia students. It is anticipated that future support will address specific concerns related to test administration, data collection, and communication. Support will also provide information and training on efforts to improve the health related fitness of Georgia's students. Additional partners and supporters joining the effort, combined with lessons learned from continued implementation, will ensure that Georgia will continue to build on this statewide success. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 17 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Additional Health Related Fitness Data Three Year Comparison 2012/2013/2014 Figure: 12 a and b: Aerobic Capacity (PACER or Mile Run) Percentage of Students in HFZ Aerobic Capacity ( 2012-2014) 100 80 58.0 58.5 58.8 60 40 43.0 43.6 45.0 20 0 Boys Girls 2012 2013 2014 Percentage of Students in HFZ Aerobic Capacity (2012-2014) 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 Girls Boys 2012 43 58 2013 43.6 58.5 *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. 2014 45 58.8 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 18 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Figure: 13: Abdominal Strength and Endurance (Curl Up) Percentage of Students in HFZ Abdominal Strength and Endurance 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Boys Girls Grade 5 Boys Girls Grade 7 Boys Girls Grade 9 Boys Girls Grade 4-12 2012 2013 2014 Figure 14: Flexibility (Back Saver Sit and Reach) Percentage of Students in HFZ Flexibility 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Boys Girls Grade 5 Boys Girls Grade 7 Boys Girls Grade 9 Boys Girls Grade 4-12 2012 2013 2014 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 19 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Body Composition (Height and Weight-BMI) Figure: 15 a and b:Height and Weight (BMI) Percentage of Students in HFZ BMI 100 80 58.0 59.4 59.4 60 58.5 59.7 59.7 40 20 0 Boys Girls 2012 2013 2014 *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. Percentage of Students in HFZ for Body Composition BMI (2012-2014) 65 63 61 59 57 55 Girls Boys 2012 58.5 58 *Data reflects the FGRAM 10 version criteria. 2013 59.7 59.4 2014 59.7 59.4 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 20 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Upper Body Strength and Endurance (900 Push Up ) Figure: 16: Muscular Strength and Endurance Percentage of Students in HFZ Upper Body Strength and Muscular Endurance 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Grade 5 Grade 7 Grade 9 Grade 4-12 2012 2013 2014 Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 21 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX A: Description of Georgia FITNESSGRAM Tests Aerobic Capacity Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) or the One-Mile Run Body Composition Height/Weight Abdominal Strength Curl-Up Upper Body Strength Push-Up Flexibility Back-Saver Sit and Reach Aerobic Capacity PACER The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) uses a recorded pace as the student runs back and forth between two points that are 20 meters apart (a 15 meter version is available for elementary schools with smaller gymnasiums). The objective is to get from one point to the other before the recorded "beep" sounds. The recording of beeps also has music in the background. The PACER is progressive in intensity it starts easy and gradually gets more difficult. When the student can no longer complete the distance in the time allowed, the assessment ends. The score is the number of completed laps. The PACER score is converted to an estimated VO2max (indicates how efficiently the body uses oxygen). The score will be charted in the Healthy Fitness Zone, Needs Improvement Some Risk, or Needs Improvement High Risk. Human Kinetics. Used with permission The One- Mile Run The One-Mile Run/Walk has been used for many years as a field test of aerobic capacity. For students who enjoy running and are highly motivated, it is a very good assessment. The objective of the test is to run one mile as fast as possible. Walking is permitted if necessary. The score on the test is the length of time in minutes and seconds to complete the distance. The One-Mile Run/Walk score is converted to an estimated VO2max (indicates how efficiently your body uses oxygen). The score will be charted in the Needs Improvement area or within the Healthy Fitness Zone area of the graph. A low score on the field test estimates of aerobic capacity (PACER/ One Mile Run) may be influenced by several factors (i.e., the student may not be familiar with the test, time of day the test is administered, etc.) Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 22 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX A: Description of Georgia FITNESSGRAM Tests Body Composition Height/Weight Measurement Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated from a measurement of the student's height and weight. These numbers are entered into the software and the BMI is calculated. Body Mass Index provides an indication of the appropriateness of the weight for the height. Scores that fall either below or above this zone should receive attention, as these students have greater potential than others to develop health problems related to their level of fatness or leanness. The body composition standards establish three zones based on potential risks for future health problems. The Healthy Fitness Zone was established by determining body fat values that indicate a low risk for potential health problems. When interpreting body composition scores, it is important to remember the following: Body Mass Index provides an estimate of the appropriateness of the weight for the height. Body Mass Index may falsely identify a very muscular lean person as over fat (too heavy for height) or a lightweight person with little muscular development and a large percent of fat as being in the HFZ when the person is actually over fat). Muscular Strength and Endurance and Flexibility Curl Up Abdominal Strength The objective is to do up to 75 curl-ups to a specified cadence (three seconds per repetition). The student lies on the mat on his/her back, knees bent at an angle of approximately 140o, feet flat on the floor, legs slightly apart, arms straight and parallel to the trunk with palms of hands resting on the mat. The fingers are stretched out Human Kinetics. Used with and the head is in contact with the mat. The student curls up and permission moves the fingertips from one side of the measuring strip to the other (3.0 inches or 4.5 inches). The head must touch the mat at the end of each curl-up. Students who score poorly in abdominal strength should be encouraged to participate in calisthenics and other strengthening and stretching activities that will develop the abdominal muscles. However, it is essential to remember that physical fitness training is very specific and that the areas of the body being assessed represent only a fraction of the total body. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 23 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX A: Description of Georgia FITNESSGRAM Tests To focus on activities that develop the abdominal muscles without equal attention to the trunk extensor muscles will not accomplish the important objective, which is to develop an overall healthy musculoskeletal system. Poor performance on the measures of abdominal strength and trunk extensor strength and flexibility may merit special attention. Gaining strength and flexibility in these areas may help prevent low back pain, which affects millions of people, young and old. 90 Push up - Upper Body Strength The objective is to do as many push-ups as possible to a specified cadence (three seconds per repetition). This movement is repeated as many times as possible. The student should push up and continue the movement until the arms are straight on each repetition. The rhythm should be approximately twenty (20) 90o push-ups per minute or one (1) 90o push-up every 3 seconds. Students who score poorly in upper body strength should be encouraged to participate in calisthenics and other strengthening and stretching activities that will develop the muscles in the upper body. However, it is essential to remember that physical fitness training is very specific and that the areas of the body being assessed represent only a fraction of the total body. To focus on activities that develop the muscles that extend the arms without equal attention to the muscles that flex the arms will not Human Kinetics. Used with permission accomplish the important objective, which is to develop an overall healthy musculoskeletal system. Upper body strength is important for functional health. Sit and Reach- Flexibility This assessment primarily measures the flexibility of the muscles in the back of the legs. With the one leg straightened, the student reaches as far as possible toward the toes. Student must achieve the standard on both right and left legs to be in the Healthy Fitness Zone. Students who score poorly in flexibility should be encouraged to participate in stretching activities that will develop the flexibility in the back of the legs. To focus on activities that develop flexibility without equal attention to the muscles that maintain strength will not accomplish the important objective, which is to develop an overall healthy musculoskeletal system. Most children will have adequate flexibility. A major reason for assessing this area of physical fitness is to educate children about the importance of flexibility as they age. Human Kinetics. Used with permission Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 24 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX B: Sample Parent FITNESSGRAM Report (Georgia FITNESSGRAM does not indicate information for the Trunk Lift) Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge,State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 25 of35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX C: Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll 2014 Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll is a program to recognize and reward the schools, students, and teachers that demonstrate excellence on measures of SHAPE participation, data reporting, and student wellness. Platinum Elementary Schools Bells Ferry Elementary - Cobb Big Shanty Intermediate - Cobb *Blackwell Elementary - Cobb *Bryant Elementary - Cobb *Chestnut Mountain Hall Clay Elementary Cobb Fernbank Elementary - DeKalb Flowery Branch Elementary - Hall Hampton Elementary - Henry *Hembree Springs Elementary - Fulton *Largo-Tibet - Savannah-Chatham *Lyons Primary Toombs *Mountain View Elementary - Cobb *Ocee Elementary - Fulton Pulaski Elementary - Savannah-Chatham *Riverbend Elementary - Hall Rocky Mount Elementary - Cobb Smyrna Elementary - Cobb *Spout Springs - Hall Still Elementary - Cobb *Sugar Hill Elementary - Hall Tritt Elementary - Cobb Wauka Mountain - Hall *White Sulphur Elementary Hall Middle Schools East Hall Middle School - Hall *Freedom Middle School - Cherokee Hightower Trail Middle School - Cobb *North Hall Middle School - Hall *South Hall Middle School Hall High Schools N/A *Multi Year Honor Roll Member Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 26 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX C: Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll 2014 Gold Elementary Schools *Asa Philip Randolph Elementary - Fulton *Birmingham Falls Elementary - Fulton Buford Academy - Gwinnett Campbell Elementary - Fulton Carrollton Elementary - Carrollton City *Chickamauga Elem. - Chickamauga City Clubview Elementary - Muscogee *E. Lovin Elementary - Gwinnett E.C. West Side Elementary Fulton Friendship Elementary - Hall *Grayson Elementary - Gwinnett *Greenbriar - Columbia *Holly Springs Elementary - Cherokee *Indian Knoll Elementary - Cherokee *Jackson Road Elem. - Griffin-Spalding *Knox Elementary - Cherokee Lake Forest Elementary - Fulton Lewiston Elementary - Columbia *Linwood Elementary - Houston *Mulberry Elementary - Gwinnett North Columbia Elementary - Columbia *Pine Grove Elementary - Lowndes Rabun County Elementary - Rabun *Stonewall Tell Elementary - Fulton Susan Stripling Elementary - Gwinnett *Westside Elementary - Lowndes *Woodward Mill Elementary - Gwinnett Middle Schools *Berkmar Middle School - Gwinnett *Dacula Middle School - Gwinnett *Duluth middle School - Gwinnett *E.T. Booth Middle School - Cherokee *J.E. Richards Middle School - Gwinnett *Mill Creek Middle School - Cherokee *Osborne Middle School - Gwinnett Riverside Middle School - Columbia *Woodstock Middle School - Cherokee High Schools Lowndes County High School - Lowndes County Clarke Central High School Clarke *Multi Year Honor Roll Member Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 27 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX C: Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll 2014 S.L. Lewis Elementary - Fulton Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary - Monroe Silver Elementary Schools Austell Elementary - Cobb Avery Elementary - Cherokee *B.B. Harris Elementary - Gwinnett *Ball Ground Elementary Cherokee Barnwell Elementary - Fulton Bascomb Elementary - Cherokee Boston Elementary - Cherokee* Camp Creek Elementary Chatham Ragsdale Elementary *Clayton Elementary - Cherokee Gwinnett *Clark Creek Elementary - Cherokee *Craig Elementary - Gwinnett Dr. M.H. Mason Jr., Elementary - Gwinnett Early County Elementary - Early Esther Jackson Elementary - Fulton Euchee Creek Elementary - Columbia *Ferguson Elementary - Gwinnett Free Home Elementary - Cherokee *Freeman's Mill Elementary - Gwinnett Garrison Mill Elementary - Cobb *Hannan Magnet Academy - Muscogee *Harmony Elementary - Gwinnett Hayes Elementary - Cobb *Hickory Flat Elementary - Cherokee Lake Joy Elementary - Houston Lake Park Elementary Doughery Lake Windward Elementary - Fulton *Lawrenceville Elementary - Gwinnett Level Creek Elementary - Gwinnett *Macedonia Elementary - Cherokee Matt Arthur Elementary Houston Mountain Park Elementary - Fulton *North Columbus Elementary - Muscogee *North Harlem Elementary - Columbia *Oak Grove Elementary - Cherokee *Parsons Elementary - Gwinnett Pleasant Grove Elementary Henry Pooler Elementary - SavannahPaulding Rosebud Elementary - Gwinnett Elementary Continued: *Sherwood Acres Elementary - Dougherty Sixes Elementary - Cherokee State Bridge Crossing Elementary - Fulton *Suwanee Elementary - Gwinnett *W.C. Britt Elementary - Gwinnett Westmont Elementary - Columbia Middle Schools Bay Creek Middle School - Gwinnett Couch Middle School Gwinnett Crabapple Middle School - Fulton *Creekland Middle School - Cherokee *Dean Rusk Middle School - Cherokee Evans Middle School Columbia *Gwinnett Online Campus - Gwinnett *Harlem Middle School - Columbia Harris County Carver MS - Harris North Gwinnett Middle School - Gwinnett *Pickneyville Middle School - Gwinnett River Trail Middle School - Fulton *Trickum Middle School - Gwinnett High Schools *Cherokee High School - Cherokee *Etowah High School - Cherokee *Evans High School - Columbia Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, & Technology *Multi Year Honor Roll Member Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 28 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX C: Governor's SHAPE Honor Roll 2014 BRONZE Elementary Schools Alice Coachman Elementary - Dougherty Ingram Pye Elementar y - Bibb Jackson Heights Elementary Dougherty Live Oak Elementary - Dougherty Morningside Elementar y - Dougherty Northside Elementary - Dougherty Radium Springs Elementary - Dougherty Sugar Hill Elementar y - Gwinnett *Harbins Elementar y - Gwinnett Middle Schools *Blackmon Road Middle School - Muscogee Double Churches Middle School Muscogee Lee County Middle School East Campus High Schools *Heritage High School -Rockdale East Hall High School -Hall River Ridge High School -Cherokee Shiloh High School Gwinnett *Multi Year Honor Roll Member Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 29 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education APPENDIX D: Percentage of Physical Education Students with 2013-21014 Fitness Data System Appling County Atkinson County Atlanta Public Schools Bacon County Baker County Baldwin County Banks County Barrow County Bartow County Ben Hill County Berrien County Bibb County Public Schools Bleckley County Brantley County Bremen City Brooks County Bryan County Buford City Bulloch County Burke County Butts County Calhoun City Calhoun County Camden County Candler County Carroll County Carrollton City Cartersville City Catoosa County Charlton County Chatham County Chattahoochee County Chattooga County Cherokee County Chickamauga City Clarke County Clay County Clayton County Clinch County Cobb County Coffee County Colquitt County Columbia County Number of Students with FITNESSGRAM Data 2570 878 30034 1445 268 3251 2094 10104 9589 2145 2501 8790 1626 2452 1624 1489 6401 3664 5887 2628 2518 2504 286 7086 1393 10791 2322 2793 6867 1493 20809 706 2058 29685 1101 10012 276 31754 706 70826 4842 5749 18150 Percentage with FITNESSGRAM Data* 96% 100% 100% 76% 94% 25% 59% 96% 100% 100% 74% 100% 100% 87% 92% 100% 94% 87% 100% 100% 92% 100% 100% 91% 76% 85% 100% 100% 56% 78% 100% 86% 61% 98% 90% 87% 89% 100% 100% 100% 100% 73% 49% Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 30 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education System Number of Students with FITNESSGRAM Data Commerce City 1064 Coweta 558 Atlanta Heights 572 CCAT School NA Fulton Leadership Academy NA Ivy Preparatory Academy School NA Pataula Charter Academy NA Cook County 1537 Coweta County 16413 Crawford County 948 Crisp County 2087 Dade County 1654 Dalton City 5675 Dawson County 2683 Decatur City 2903 Decatur County 3506 DeKalb County 66231 Dodge County 1618 Dooly County 255 Dougherty County 7588 Douglas County 16456 Dublin City 1477 Early County 1424 Echols County 310 Effingham County 8091 Elbert County 2307 Emanuel County 3031 Evans County 1194 Fannin County 2310 Fayette County 14379 Floyd County 5017 Forsyth County 27258 Franklin County 2715 Fulton County 65965 Gainesville City 4378 Georgia Virtual School 2277 Gilmer County 2863 Glascock County 401 Glynn County 8529 Gordon County 3598 Grady County 3183 Greene County 304 Gwinnett County Public Schools 116830 Habersham County 5605 Hall County Public Schools 16587 Hancock County 301 Percentage with FITNESSGRAM Data* 97% 85% 97% NA NA NA NA 100% 92% 72% 100% 96% 97% 95% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 96% 84% 38% 40% 96% 97% 100% 100% 86% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 86% 95% 100% 100% 93% 100% 91% Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 31 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education System Number of Students with FITNESSGRAM Data Haralson County 2850 Harris County 3985 Hart County 2621 Heard County 1085 Henry County 23236 Houston County 21352 Irwin County 1218 Jackson County 5365 Jasper County 1523 Jeff Davis County 2268 Jefferson City 2211 Jefferson County 2209 Jenkins County 896 Johnson County 834 Jones County 3714 Lamar County 1797 Lanier County 790 Laurens County 4736 Lee County 4960 Liberty County 6873 Lincoln County 870 Long County 2087 Lowndes County Public Schools 7588 Lumpkin County 2590 Macon County 578 Madison County 3761 Marietta City 6761 Marion County 845 McDuffie County 2868 McIntosh County 1216 Meriwether County 1343 Miller County 449 Mitchell County 1568 Monroe County 2685 Montgomery County 654 Morgan County 1888 Murray County 5345 Muscogee County 22291 Newton County 13845 Oconee County 5270 Oglethorpe County 1746 Paulding County 20353 Peach County 1862 Pelham City 910 Pickens County 3217 Pierce County 2376 Percentage with FITNESSGRAM Data* 81% 88% 89% 100% 100% 96% 75% 98% 100% 88% 100% 89% 99% 97% 100% 71% 100% 100% 95% 92% 99% 55% 94% 49% 100% 22% 98% 100% 100% 97% 100% 100% 79% 100% 91% 100% 77% 85% 79% 100% 85% 96% 100% 100% 99% 100% Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 32 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education System Number of Students with FITNESSGRAM Data Pike County 2528 Polk County 5528 Pulaski County 687 Putnam County 1712 Quitman County 11 Rabun County 1614 Randolph County 645 Richmond County 20818 Rockdale County 11071 Rome City 3777 Schley County 747 Screven County 1556 Seminole County 1012 Social Circle City 1149 Spalding County 6141 Heritage Preparatory Academy School NA Ivy Prep Academy at Kirkwood for Girls School NA Ivy Preparatory Young Men's Leadership Academy School NA Provost Academy Georgia NA Scholars Academy Charter School NA Cherokee Charter 937 Georgia Connections 1789 Mountain Education Center 97 Odyssey 1269 Georgia School for the Deaf 40 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf 99 Georgia Academy for the Blind 52 Stephens County 2125 Stewart County 139 Sumter County 3226 Talbot County 102 Taliaferro County 69 Tattnall County 2855 Taylor County 680 Telfair County 1091 Terrell County 1116 Thomas County 3502 Thomaston 3077 Thomasville City 1953 Tift County 5743 Toombs County 1766 Towns County 766 Treutlen County 682 Trion City 781 Percentage with FITNESSGRAM Data* 96% 72% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 67% 100% 100% 100% 41% 98% 100% NA NA NA NA NA 73% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 94% 45% 100% 83% 83% 100% 94% 100% 100% 91% 99% 99% 87% 91% 100% 94% 100% 100% Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 33 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education System Number of Students with Percentage with FITNESSGRAM Data FITNESSGRAM Data* Troup County 8663 94% Turner County NA NA Twiggs County 90 100% Union County 1878 75% Valdosta City 5574 82% Vidalia City 1918 96% Walker County 5985 100% Walton County 9742 73% Ware County 4024 100% Warren County 418 100% Washington County 2440 36% Wayne County 3600 100% Webster County 278 83% Wheeler County 79 100% White County Public Schools 2689 93% Whitfield County 9025 81% Wilcox County 836 99% Wilkes County 1098 68% Wilkinson County 613 100% Worth County 2454 89% *Percentage Tested: Physical Education enrollment numbers from the Georgia Department of Education Student Record information as compared with numbers of students with reported FITNESSGRAM scores. Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 34 of 35 All Rights Reserved Georgia Department of Education Report Prepared by: Therese McGuire, Ed.S. Georgia Department of Education Program Specialist Health and Physical Education tmcguire@doe.k12.ga.us Mike Tenoschok, Ed.D. Georgia Department of Education Program Specialist Health and Physical Education mtenoschok@doe.k12.ga.us Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent October 2014 Page 35 of 35 All Rights Reserved