Regardless of which Fitnessgram 8 software version you have (Stand Alone, Small Network, or District ), it is strongly recommended that you apply the FG 8.6 update your current program so that you have the latest Healthy Fitness Zone® standards to the software.
The Fitnessgram 8.6 update is to be applied to your version; 8.4 or 8.5.1 program. The 8.6 Update incorporates all previous updates to Fitnessgram. However, if your version of Fitnessgram is 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, or 8.3 you will have to download theFG8.5.1 updater and run it first, before running the FG8.6 update.
To determine your current version, go to the Teacher program and click on the Help pull-down menu. Select 'About'--your version number will be displayed at the top of the screen. If you have a network Fitnessgram program, the version will be listed for both the server and the client.
The Fitnessgram 8.6 update will include the new Healthy Fitness Zone standards and scoring for the aerobic capacity (PACER, one mile run, and mile walk test) and body composition test items (body mass index and percent body fat).
IMPORTANT information concerning pre-printed forms
When the update has been applied to your program, you will no longer be able to use your current pre-printed forms for the Fitnessgram student and parent reports. If you have pre-printed forms in stock at your schools, please use those forms before applying the Fitnessgram 8.6 update.
Complete information on the changes to the aerobic capacity and body composition standards is located at http://www.Fitnessgram.net/newstandards/. You will find FAQs for administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
TO DOWNLOAD:
1. Before installing this update, it is highly recommended that you perform a backup of the data. If you are on a network version of the program, your IT staff will need to perform the backup.
2. Click on the appropriate link and the update will begin downloading.
