Fitness Appraisals
This video contains demonstrations of 11 different fitness appraisals. Fitness appraisals can be used for assessment but should not be used for evaluation. They provide a snapshot of students' health-related fitness levels. Developing the class benchmarks collaboratively can help students develop a sense of understanding of personal fitness. Appraisals happen throughout the year, allowing students to track progress and create goals for improvement. Properly designed or selected fitness appraisals will help students understand the importance of daily activity, encourage them to work towards goals and motivate them to attain goals. The following 12 demonstrations are approximately 15-25 seconds in length:
1. Vertical Jump
2. Seated Medicine Ball Throw
3. Push-Ups
4. Partial Curl-Ups
5. Squat Thrusts
6. 20 Meter Shuttle Run
7. Illinois Agility Run
8. Pro Agility
9. Sit and Reach
10.Shoulder Stretch
11.Trunk Lift
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Suggested Uses
- Physical Education >  Grade 6
- Physical Education >  Grade 7
- Physical Education >  Grade 8
- Physical Education >  Grade 9
- Instructional Physical Education >  Level 20
- Instructional Physical Education >  Level 30
- Wellness >  Level 10
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