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Presidential Physical Fitness Test

Presidential Physical Fitness Test Questions and Answers

What is it?

It is a fitness test that has been around since the 1960s. Was developed to test school

children’s fitness level in all of the five components of fitness (muscular strength, muscular

endurance, body composition, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance). You will be tested in the

mile run, pullups, situps, shuttle run and the sit and reach.

Why are we doing this?

By participating in this test it gives the teacher the ability to see where your physical fitness level

is at and what areas need improvement. You will be able to see your marks from last year and

all the marks you received this year to see how you have progressed from year to year.

When will we be doing this test and how long will it take?

You will be participating in this test three times this year (1st, 3rd and 4th Quarters). It will take

around 35 class periods to finish this each testing.

How many times do we have to run the mile?

You will run the mile at least twice this year and could run it up to six times this year.

How do I earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award?

You must achieve presidential marks for all five fitness tests (mile run, pullups, situps, shuttle

run and the sit and reach).

Can I earn any other awards?

Yes, you can earn the National Fitness Award. You must achieve either national or presidential

marks on all five of the fitness tests (mile run, pullups, situps, shuttle run and the sit and

reach).

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Presidential Physical Fitness Test