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Fitness Testing:
John A. Sciole Fitness testing takes place twice a year. We have a pre-test in September and a post-test in May. The following exercises/stretches are performed during our fitness testing as well as throughout the school year in P.E. class:
K and 1st :1."Shoulder touches"(modified push-up)
2."Spaghetti and meatballs" (modified sit-up or curl-up)
3. Lunges
4. Planks
5. A, B, C Jumping Jacks
6. "Butterfly" Stretch
7. "Hurdler" Stretch
Grades 2 and 3:
1. Push-ups - Upper body strength and endurance
2. "Burpies"
3. Sit-ups/curl-ups - Core strength/endurance
4. Planks
5. Standing broad jump - Lower body strength
6. Sit and reach (flexibility)
7. PACER test - Cardio-respiratory endurance
8. "Mountain Climbers"
9. "Bird Dogs" (Core exercise)10. Lunges11. "Butterfly" Stretch
12. "Hurdler" Stretch
Last Modified on April 8, 2019