Fitness Testing

MILE RUN/PACER ASSESSMENTS

Yearlong dance classes will participate in the mile run and/or 20 M pacer test as a way to measure cardiovascular endurance. In order to perform at your best, please wear appropriate running shoes with laces.

FITNESSGRAM ASSESSMENTS

All 7th and 8th grade students taking dance for PE credit will participate in fitness testing. Students are responsible for keeping a record of their data in their fitness portfolio (supplied by the PE department).

The FitnessGram test may be administered 3 times: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Please visit the

FITNESSGRAM WEBSITE for more information about the program.

State-approved Resources:

Curlup Cadence

Pushup Cadence

Pacer Test - 15 Meters

Pacer Test - 20 Meters

Pacer Calculations

PACER CONVERSION CHART

Here is the conversion chart that you can use to set your goals for the 20 M pacer test. It is based on your best mile time so far this year.

Pacer Goal (20 M)	Appx. Mile Time
10	13:00
11	12:45
12	12:29
15	11:50
19	11:10
23	10:40
28	10:09
32	9:46
37	9:22
41	9:04
46	8:42
51	8:22
56	8:04
61	7:46
67	7:25
72	7:10
78	6:52
83	6:37
89	6:22
94	6:10
101	5:53