FitnessGram®
Our Story: A Legacy of Innovation and Impact
Our mission is to empower educators, students, and families with comprehensive fitness assessment tools and insightful data, fostering a culture of health and well-being.
FitnessGram's story is one of passion, innovation, and commitment. Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the visionary "Father of Aerobics," established The Cooper Institute in 1970 and, with it, FitnessGram – enabling physical educators to communicate fitness testing results to students and parents. Our journey began in 1982, and since then, we've been pioneers in health-related fitness assessment, touching the lives of over 10 million students in more than 30,000 schools. Our robust assessments, grounded in the scientifically established Healthy Fitness Zone® standards, have become the cornerstone of physical education programs nationwide.
The once Cooper Institute, now known as the Kenneth H. Cooper Institute (KHCI), is now part of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). To emphasize the scientific and research components of their mission, KHCI decided to seek out an innovation partner for the FitnessGram software. In 2022, a strategic decision was made to have Greenlight Fitness enhance FitnessGram for a new generation of educators, aiming to elevate student wellness within the communities they serve.
As a Dallas-based edtech company, GreenLight provides an end-to-end, blockchain-backed system enabling students to retain, share, and verify educational credentials, while empowering students, institutions, and employers with an efficient digital records ecosystem. FitnessGram by Greenlight Fitness, supports students in reaching their fitness goals by utilizing user-friendly technology. While KHCI is still innovating the fitness assessment, the changes introduced by Greenlight allow students to easily record their assessment results and set personalized goals. The platform encourages students to take responsibility for managing their own fitness activities, fostering lifelong habits of wellness. By generating detailed reports that track progress and results for students, parents, and administrators, states can use the recorded data to inform policy decisions.
T.R.U.S.T
Tested. Researched. Unbiased. Student-Centered. Trusted.
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Tested - Proven assessment methods grounded in decades of research and practical use in schools nationwide.
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Researched - Standards developed and continually updated by KHCI and the health experts that sit
on the FitnessGram Advisory Board (FAB).
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Unbiased - Criterion-referenced—not competitive—focused solely on individual health benchmarks.
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Student-Centered - Empowering students through positive, personal fitness feedback supporting
academic excellence through fitness and developing a culture of lifelong health.
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Trusted - Recognized nationally and internationally as the leading youth fitness assessment
standard for nearly 45 years!
Data-Driven, Future Focused
Monitor and understand shifts in student fitness levels to guide tailored health programs.
Uncover the strong connection between physical health and academic success.
Identify and address funding needs effectively, ensuring resources are channeled where they can make the most significant impact.
Tailor and enrich physical education programs based on concrete data.
Strengthen the bond between parents, teachers, and students through shared goals.
Advocate for prevention and well-being in school settings.
Scientific Validation and Leadership: The FitnessGram® Advisory Board
A Council of Expertise The FitnessGram Advisory Board (FAB) is the cornerstone of our commitment to scientific rigor and educational excellence. Comprising leading minds in kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, epidemiology, and health education, the FAB is instrumental in shaping the future of fitness education.
Contributions of the FAB
Expert Guidance
and Innovation
With top experts in health, fitness, and education, FAB members provide guidance for the program's evolution by extending their knowledge of physical activity and fitness, which provides essential direction on the structure and progression.
Visibility
and Advocacy
Comprised of researchers, educators, and practitioners, the board ensures that FitnessGram is rooted in the latest science and best practices. The board champions our mission, fostering its recognition and adoption.
Research Advancement
Our commitment to research ensures that FitnessGram stands on a foundation of the latest scientific insights, maintaining the program's credibility, effectiveness, and alignment with the promotion of lifelong physical health for students.
Meet Our Advisory
Board Members
Our board members are not just leaders in their fields – they are advocates for healthier, more educated generations. Get to know the individuals whose vision and dedication make FitnessGram a leader in fitness education:
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