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| - The FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM program was developed by The Cooper Institute and a Scientific Advisory Board in response to the need for a comprehensive assessment protocol. The Scientific Advisory board includes notable scientists and practitioners, such as Charles B. Corbin, PhD, Stephen N. Blair, PED, and James R. Morrow, Jr. PhD. FITNESSGRAM measures three components of health-related physical fitness that have been identified as important to overall health and function: • aerobic capacity; • body composition; and • muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
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| - The FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM program was developed by The Cooper Institute and a Scientific Advisory Board in response to the need for a comprehensive assessment protocol. The Scientific Advisory board includes notable scientists and practitioners, such as Charles B. Corbin, PhD, Stephen N. Blair, PED, and James R. Morrow, Jr. PhD. FITNESSGRAM measures three components of health-related physical fitness that have been identified as important to overall health and function: • aerobic capacity; • body composition; and • muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. K-12 students are tested and their scores in these three areas are compared to the Healthy Fitness ZoneTM, which are criterion referenced standards, this providing a snapshot of that child's level of health related fitness. The scores are evaluated as "needs improvement", in the Healthy Fitness Zone, or above the Healthy Fitness Zone. The FITNESSGRAM software also generates a parent and student report, which provides ideas for parents and students on health and activity related things they can do to improve scores.
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