About NYC FITNESSGRAM
Originally developed by the Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research, FITNESSGRAM supports students in learning about and measuring components of health-related fitness: aerobic endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The FITNESSGRAM assessment, which produces reports for students and for parents, is designed specifically to work in conjunction with the Physical Best curriculum.
In 2005, the New York City Department of Education licensed the formulas and messages that were used to develop FITNESSGRAM from the Cooper Institute and Human Kinetics, publishers of the Physical Best curriculum. Via ongoing focus groups with New York City teachers, parents, medical providers, students, and physical education professionals, the Office of Fitness and Physical Education and the Division of Informational and Instructional Technology (DIIT) have developed NYC FITNESSGRAM, a new, web-based version of the FITNESSGRAM software designed specifically to meet the needs of New York City public school students and teachers. The new NYC FITNESSGRAM software was piloted in select schools during the 2005-2006 school year, and resulted in individual health-related fitness reports for over 235,000 students and their families in those schools.
The NYC FITNESSGRAM report summarizes each student's performance on fitness assessments and suggests ways to help them to reach the "Healthy Fitness Zone" (optimal performance for better health based on their age and gender). Unlike many traditional fitness assessments, students who participate in NYC FITNESSGRAM are measured based on individual performance and personal improvement, and are not judged against each other or a standardized norm. NYC FITNESSGRAM supports teachers and students in effectively setting and managing personal and collective fitness goals.
Additional information about the original FITNESSGRAM can be found on the Cooper Institute website at: http://www.cooperinst.org/products/grams/index.cfm
2008-2009 Timeline
The NYC FITNESSGRAM web application will be open from October 27, 2008 through April 3, 2009 for Physical Education teachers to enter student fitness assessment data. Parent and student reports will be delivered to schools for distribution in May 2009.
2008-2009 Suggested Pacing Calendars
Grades K-3 Grades 4-5
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Teachers and Administrators
View and enter NYC FITNESSGRAM data here
Available only on PCs connected to a Department of Education network. The NYCFG web application cannot be accessed using a Macintosh computer or from a non-Department of Education internet connection.
Assessment Demonstration Video
The Fitness Assessment Video demonstrates the NYC FITNESSGRAM exercises that conform to physical education standards.
Information for Parents
Click here for a brief explanation of NYC FITNESSGRAM for parents.
Sample Parent Reports
ARABIC BENGALI CHINESE ENGLISH HAITIAN CREOLE
KOREAN RUSSIAN SPANISH URDU
For more information about NYC FITNESSGRAM contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov.