Pleasantville Physical Education Department

To All 4th Grade Parents,

During the month of October the Phys. Ed. department will be administering the state required fitness-gram test to all 4Th grade students.  This test is basically a pre-test to measure students flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory endurance. The tests are as follows:

1. 15 Meter Pacer Test (Its bascically a shuttle run)
2. Push-up Test
3. Curl-up Test (crunches)
4. Sit and Reach Test (Hamstring flexibility)
5. Trunk Lift  (Back strength and flexibility)

In April the students will be retested to assess if our Physical education program is helping your student to improve his/her overall level of fitness.  Being that we only see your student twice a week for 45 minutes it is imperative that they stay active at home. Some helpful tips to help your student be the best that they can be are as follows:

• While watching TV challenge your student to do 5 push-ups or crunches at each commercial.
• Go for a walk or run with your student.
• Encourage your student to play outside instead of sitting inside playing video games.

Your student’s overall health is in our best interests.  We encourage and applaud your efforts in helping us to achieve our goal. 

Thank you for all of your help and support!!

Sincerely,

Pleasantville P.E. Department