NYC FITNESSGRAM

What if a student asks me for a printed NYCFITNESSGRAM report?
You are encouraged to print reports for students who request them, if you are able to do so. The reports can be used to foster conversations with students a...
Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Can I assess a student that has an exempt status?
Exemption means that these students are free from the obligation of performing the Fitnessgram assessments. However, if you find that an exempt student is ...
Wed, 19 Oct, 2022 at 10:43 AM
Do all students participate in the NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments as part of physical education?
Students who are programmed for a physical education course are expected to attend the class, participate in the assessments and have their scores recorded ...
Wed, 20 Dec, 2023 at 2:13 PM
What fitness-related research has been published with Office of School Wellness Programs Data?
Published research based on NYC data includes: The Effects of Changes in Physical Fitness on Academic Performance Among New York City Youth (opens i...
Mon, 27 Feb, 2023 at 2:19 PM
Can public charter schools access NYC FITNESSGRAM?
Currently NYC FITNESSGRAM is only available to non-charter public schools.  For a similar program, the Cooper Institute's FitnessGram application (o...
Thu, 29 Sep, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Should Physical Education teachers complete NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments during the 2022-2023 school year?
Yes. Physical Education teachers must complete NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments for all eligible students and enter scores into the NYC FITNESSGRAM application d...
Mon, 28 Nov, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Can NYC FITNESSGRAM be included in student grades?
Schools may not use performance on the NYC FITNESSGRAM assessments to determine students’ grades. Schools use NYC FITNESSGRAM (opens in new tab) assessments...
Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 at 10:55 AM