About FitGeorgia
What is Fit Georgia?
Fit Georgia is a state-developed fitness assessment designed to measure various aspects of physical health, including Healthy Body Ranges, Aerobic Capacity, Flexibility, Muscular Strength, and Muscular Endurance. The assessment was created to meet Georgia standards and replaces the previous fitness assessment platform.
Why does Fit Georgia exist?
According to state board rule 160-4-2.12, each local board of education is required to administer a Fitness Assessment approved by GaDOE. Fit Georgia satisfies this requirement and is intended for use by stakeholders involved in the education system and government programs aimed at improving childhood health and wellness.
Who participates in Fit Georgia and what do they do?
The assessment is designed for students in grades K-12, with different expectations for each grade level. Healthy Body is an optional assessment for Kindergarteners. Healthy Body is a required assessment for students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grad. Teachers have the option to practice the other assessments, but Fit Georgia does not require those to be reported. Students in 4th-12th grade are required to complete all five assessments for Fit Georgia.
The health data collected through Fit Georgia can be used in various ways by stakeholders. Students and parents can use it to monitor and maintain overall health for academic success. Teachers, schools, and district administrators can use the data to guide instruction, evaluate teacher performance, and secure grant opportunities. Government and non-government partners can use the data to inform policy, program, curricular, and instructional decisions, as well as provide funding for professional learning, grants, and non-profits. The Georgia Health Policy Center evaluates health policy from a system thinking perspective, covering topics such as health financing, coverage, access to care, prevention, and special health topics.
What activities are included in the student fitness measurement?
- Healthy Body Measurement of Height and Weight.
- Aerobic Capacity options include the 15-meter and 20-meter Pacer, and the Mile Run.
- Additional tests include the Sit and Reach, Curl Ups, and Push-ups.