Physical Fitness Tests

A physical fitness test checks how healthy and fit your body is. Many schools give fitness tests to students. These tests measure things like strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility.

Common Fitness Tests

The sit-and-reach test checks your flexibility. Push-ups and curl-ups test your muscle strength and endurance. The mile run or a shuttle run tests how well your heart and lungs work.

These tests are not about being the best. They help you see where you are strong and where you can improve.

Preparing for a Fitness Test

Stay active throughout the year, not just before the test. Eat well, sleep enough, and drink plenty of water. Practice the exercises ahead of time so you know what to expect.

Do your best, but do not compare yourself to others. The goal is to be a little better than you were before.

Fun Facts

• The Presidential Fitness Test has been given to American students since the 1960s.
• The sit-and-reach test was created in 1952.
• Some fitness tests include how far you can throw a ball or how fast you can sprint.

Did You Know?

Astronauts must pass a physical fitness test before they can go to space to make sure their bodies are strong enough!