California Physical Fitness Test


A variety of online and downloadable resources are available to assist PFT Coordinators prepare for, coordinate, and carry out the administration and data collection for the PFT. As these resources are regularly updated, it is recommended PFT Coordinators periodically check back to ensure they are using the most updated versions of these resources.
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PFT Coordinator Manual
PFT Coordinator Manual (PDF) Updated 1/2012
This manual provides PFT Coordinators with the information and resources needed to prepare, coordinate, and carry out all the activities associated with the 2011-12 PFT. The following components from this manual are also provided as stand-alone pieces:
Sample Student Data Collection Form (PDF) Updated 1/2012
Sample Student Data Collection Form (DOC) Updated 1/2012

Data Submission
2011-12 PFT Student Data File Layout (PDF) Updated 11/2011
This layout is designed for text files and is provided to assist with collecting the data and properly formatting the student-level file.

2011-12 Excel Template and Instructions
The PFT Student Data Template (XLS) and PFT Student Data Template Instructions (DOC) are provided to assist with reporting acceptable scores and properly formatting the student-level file.

FITNESSGRAM® Instructions Kit
A set of detailed instructions and table are provided to assist with properly preparing a FITNESSGRAM® software student-data export file for submission to SJCOE. The following components are provided to assist with this task:
FITNESSGRAM® Instructions (DOC)
FITNESSGRAM® Comparison Table (DOC)

Reference Guide
2011-12 PFT Reference Guide (PDF) Updated 1/2012
This guide is designed to assist staff in becoming familiar with the California PFT. It includes detailed descriptions of the fitness areas, the data collection requirements, the equations and conversion table used for estimating Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition, the performance standards, and suggestions for facilitating the administration of the different test options.

Calendar
2011-12 PFT Calendar (Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec) Updated 1/2012
A calendar is provided, which lays out the major due dates, and is designed to assist PFT Coordinators with organizing and coordinating activities for the 2011-12 PFT.

Prior years' PFT results in summary format for the state, counties, districts, and schools, are available at the DataQuest Web site. Research files are also available that contain PFT summary results. The research files, including file layout, entities, and subgroup files, are comma-delimited text files provided in a zip format.

PFT Modules, Videos and Training
Provides access to PFT modules, videos and online training.