Build a Healthier Future for Every Student inYour State
Implement FitnessGram across all public schools to create lifelong wellness habits, improve student outcomes, and support statewide health goals.
Why Implement FitnessGram in Every Public School?
Long-Term Public Health Impact
Promotes lifelong healthy habits from K–12, lowers future healthcare costs, and cultivates a healthier workforce.
Alignment with State & Federal Mandates
Meets state physical education requirements and supports federal wellness policies. Aligns with statewide youth health initiatives.
Standardized Statewide Health Data
Reliable measurement of student fitness levels allows for trend tracking to identify health disparities and target interventions, providing credible data for public health reports, research, and grant applications.
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FitnessGram is a proven investment in student success. As the nation’s leading evidence-based student fitness assessment, used in over 30,000 schools nationwide. Implementing it statewide ensures that every public school student receives the same high-quality, standardized physical fitness education—regardless of district size or resources.
Here’s why FitnessGram should be at the forefront of your state’s health initiatives:
• Comprehensive Assessments - uses science-based tests to assess students' physical abilities and improve health outcomes.
• Personalized Feedback - provides students with personalized results and insights, allowing them to set realistic fitness goals.
• Data-Driven Decisions - Use data analytics to track progress over time, helping educators make informed decisions that enhance student health initiatives.
• Engaging Resources - to promote healthy behaviors and lifelong wellness for students and educators.
Addressing Public Health Concerns: What data can FitnessGram show?
FitnessGram plays a vital role in addressing childhood obesity, promoting mental health, and preventing negative health outcomes in adulthood through early detection and intervention. Its robust reporting system allows states to view all their data, compare districts and schools, and compile comprehensive state reports with longitudinal data from which policies can be created.
FitnessGram's role in South Carolina:
BMI Improvements:
• A study conducted in South Carolina schools found that participation in a school-based wellness initiative, which included FitnessGram, was associated with improved BMI trends.
• Average scores decreased in participating schools, while increased in non-participating schools over time.
A Statewide Initiative:
The SC FitnessGram is a comprehensive statewide initiative aimed at evaluating and improving health-related fitness among public school students.
• Annual fitness data and findings to support health programs and policies are collected.
Will FitnessGram meet my state's student fitness policies?
FitnessGram often meets or exceeds the fitness assessment policies of several states, such as California, Texas, and South Carolina. It has also been used to fulfill national standards in the past. Its components and standards are utilized across many states to fulfill fitness assessment requirements. The widespread adoption of FitnessGram indicates that it generally aligns with or surpasses state policies, even in states where it is not explicitly required.
What is the biggest return on investment for FitnessGram?
• Reduced Healthcare Costs
• Improved Academic Performance
• Increased Workforce Productivity
• Data-Driven Policy & Funding Allocation
For example, States that prioritize fitness reduce costs related to non-communicable diseases. Studies link physical activity to better concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills. Healthier students become healthier workers, and measurable fitness data allows states to track progress, adjust PE programs, and justify funding requests.
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Give us your info below for access to a longitudinal research study conducted by The Cooper Institute that examined the impact of schools utilizing the NFL PLAY 60 initiatives on youth health-related fitness, specifically cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index (BMI). The study compared schools that voluntarily participated in the NFL PLAY 60 programs (e.g. Fuel Up to Play 60, NFL FLAG, PLAY 60 Challenge, etc.) to schools that did not participate in these initiatives.
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