NYC FITNESSGRAM

NYC FITNESSGRAM Assessment

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 School Wellness Programs 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 is now the NYCDOE’s citywide fitness assessment.

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. Now, more than 800,000 students citywide participate in NYC FITNESSGRAM each year. Students (grades 4-12) and all parents (K-12) receive results in a personalized report (in English or preferred high incidence language).

Additional information about the original FITNESSGRAM can be found on the Cooper Institute website at: http://www.cooperinst.org/products/grams/index.cfm

Information for Teachers and Administrators

View and enter NYC FITNESSGRAM data here

2011-12 Timeline
The NYC FITNESSGRAM web application will be open from September 1, 2011 through March 23, 2012 for Physical Education teachers to enter student fitness assessment data. This year, schools are expected to complete assessment for a minimum of 85% of eligible students. Parent and student reports will be delivered to schools for distribution in May 2012.

2011-2012 Suggested Pacing Calendars
NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades K-3
NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 4-5
NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 6-8
NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 9-12

NYC FITNESSGRAM is supported only on PCs connected to a Department of Education network. The NYC FITNESSGRAM web application should not be used on a Macintosh computer and is not accessible from non-Department of Education internet connections.

Becoming a Registered NYC FITNESSGRAM User
If you are not currently a NYC FITNESSGRAM registered user or are having trouble logging in, please contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov for assistance.

Once you are a registered user, please use the User Manual below for instructions to log in.

Web Application User Manual

Logging In

Two helpful reminders for logging in:

1) Include "central\" prior to your username (e.g. central\JDoe).

2) Be sure that your DOE Outlook password is up-to-date and entered correctly.

Setting Up Classes
Entering Test Scores by Class
Entering Test Scores by Student
Exempting Individual Students
Search By Student
Using the Validation Check Tool
Viewing the Completion Report and Class Roster Worksheets

Information for designated Network staff
Click here for a brief explanation of NYC FITNESSGRAM and how to view Network-level reports. If you have been designated as the point person for your network and are having trouble logging in, please contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov or the OSWP liaison for your Cluster:

Cluster 1: Victor Ramsey - Vramsey@schools.nyc.gov
Cluster 2: Dan Nugent - Dnugent@schools.nyc.gov
Cluster 4: Tyrone Johnson - TJohnso11@schools.nyc.gov
Cluster 5: Virginia Matthews - Vmatthe@schools.nyc.gov
Cluster 6: David Walker - Dwalker3@schools.nyc.gov

Assessment Demonstration Video
The Fitness Assessment Video demonstrates the NYC FITNESSGRAM exercises that conform to physical education standards.

Health-O-Meter 500KL - Recommended Scale for Height and Weight
Scale FAQs

Healthy Fitness Zone Standards
NYC FITNESSGRAM uses criterion-referenced standards, established by the Cooper Institute's Scientific Advisory Board, to evaluate fitness performance. These standards, which take into account the child's age and gender, represent a level of fitness that offers some degree of protection against diseases that may result from sedentary living.

Teachers, students, parents, and health care providers can use these standards to help students set personal goals to improve their health-related fitness.

Information for Parents
Click here for a brief explanation of NYC FITNESSGRAM for parents.

Sample Student Report
Click here to view a sample student report. The messages on the student report are tailored to individual student results in NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments.

Sample Parent Reports
ARABIC BENGALI CHINESE ENGLISH HAITIAN CREOLE

KOREAN RUSSIAN SPANISH URDU

Information for Health Care Professionals
Health care professionals should include a discussion of physical activity routines in every meeting with children and adolescents and encourage children to participate in fitness activities tailored to a wide range of abilities and interests. If you are a health care professional, become more familiar with NYC FITNESSGRAM by reading our FAQs for Health Care Professionals.

For more information about NYC FITNESSGRAM contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov.

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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 School Wellness Programs 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 is now the NYCDOE’s citywide fitness assessment. 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. Now, more than 800,000 students citywide participate in NYC FITNESSGRAM each year. Students (grades 4-12) and all parents (K-12) receive results in a personalized report (in English or preferred high incidence language). Additional information about the original FITNESSGRAM can be found on the Cooper Institute website at: http://www.cooperinst.org/products/grams/index.cfm Information for Teachers and Administrators View and enter NYC FITNESSGRAM data here *2011-12 Timeline* The NYC FITNESSGRAM web application will be open from September 1, 2011 through March 23, 2012 for Physical Education teachers to enter student fitness assessment data. This year, schools are expected to complete assessment for a minimum of 85% of eligible students. Parent and student reports will be delivered to schools for distribution in May 2012. 2011-2012 Suggested Pacing Calendars NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades K-3 NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 4-5 NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 6-8 NYC FITNESSGRAM Pacing Calendar Grades 9-12 NYC FITNESSGRAM is supported only on PCs connected to a Department of Education network. The NYC FITNESSGRAM web application should not be used on a Macintosh computer and is not accessible from non-Department of Education internet connections. Becoming a Registered NYC FITNESSGRAM User If you are not currently a NYC FITNESSGRAM registered user or are having trouble logging in, please contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov for assistance. Once you are a registered user, please use the User Manual below for instructions to log in. *Web Application User Manual* *Logging In* Two helpful reminders for logging in: 1) Include "central\" prior to your username (e.g. central\JDoe). 2) Be sure that your DOE Outlook password is up-to-date and entered correctly. Setting Up Classes Entering Test Scores by Class Entering Test Scores by Student Exempting Individual Students Search By Student Using the Validation Check Tool Viewing the Completion Report and Class Roster Worksheets *Information for designated Network staff* Click here for a brief explanation of NYC FITNESSGRAM and how to view Network-level reports. If you have been designated as the point person for your network and are having trouble logging in, please contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov or the OSWP liaison for your Cluster: Cluster 1: Victor Ramsey - Vramsey@schools.nyc.gov Cluster 2: Dan Nugent - Dnugent@schools.nyc.gov Cluster 4: Tyrone Johnson - TJohnso11@schools.nyc.gov Cluster 5: Virginia Matthews - Vmatthe@schools.nyc.gov Cluster 6: David Walker - Dwalker3@schools.nyc.gov *Assessment Demonstration Video* The Fitness Assessment Video demonstrates the NYC FITNESSGRAM exercises that conform to physical education standards. *Health-O-Meter 500KL - Recommended Scale for Height and Weight* Scale FAQs *Healthy Fitness Zone Standards* NYC FITNESSGRAM uses criterion-referenced standards, established by the Cooper Institute's Scientific Advisory Board, to evaluate fitness performance. These standards, which take into account the child's age and gender, represent a level of fitness that offers some degree of protection against diseases that may result from sedentary living. Teachers, students, parents, and health care providers can use these standards to help students set personal goals to improve their health-related fitness. Information for Parents Click here for a brief explanation of NYC FITNESSGRAM for parents. Sample Student Report Click here to view a sample student report. The messages on the student report are tailored to individual student results in NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments. Sample Parent Reports ARABIC BENGALI CHINESE ENGLISH HAITIAN CREOLE KOREAN RUSSIAN SPANISH URDU Information for Health Care Professionals Health care professionals should include a discussion of physical activity routines in every meeting with children and adolescents and encourage children to participate in fitness activities tailored to a wide range of abilities and interests. If you are a health care professional, become more familiar with NYC FITNESSGRAM by reading our FAQs for Health Care Professionals. For more information about NYC FITNESSGRAM contact NYCFITNESSGRAM@schools.nyc.gov.