Revised Physical Fitness Test Final
Revised Physical Fitness Test Final
Revised Physical Fitness Test Final
MiMaRoPa Region
Schools Division of Calapan City
REVISED
PHYSICAL
FITNESS TESTS
MANUAL
Source: DepEd Order No. 34 series 2019
Introduction
A review of the existing Physical Fitness Tests (PFT) for the purpose of
establishing testing protocols considered to be more current and appropriate for the
Special Program in Sports (SPS) and in the new K to 12 program, conducted
through a workshop initiated by the Task Force on School Sports (TFSS) and
subsequently, by the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE), gave rise to this
Physical Fitness Test Manual. It is intended to be used in the public and private
schools which intend to adopt the program.
Test Protocol
● Explain the purpose and benefits that can be derived from the physical fitness
tests.
● Administer the tests at the beginning of the school year and in the start of the
next semester, to monitor improvement/progress.
● Prepare the following testing paraphernalia:
1. First Aid Kit
2. Drinking Water (instruct students to bring their drinking bottles and a
small towel or bimpo to wipe their perspiration)
3. Individual score cards properly filled up for distribution to students
4. During testing:
a. Body Composition - tape measure, weighing or bathroom scale
(for schools in the rural areas, seek the assistance of Barangay
Health Centers), L- square
b. Flexibility - tape measure
c. Cardiovascular Endurance - stopwatch, step box/stairs
d. Muscular Strength – mat
e. Speed – stopwatch
f. Power - meter stick/tape measure
g. Agility - tape measure, masking tape/chalk, stopwatch
h. Reaction Time - plastic ruler (12 inches)
i. Coordination - sipa (washer weighing 4 gms. with straw)/20 pcs.
bundled rubber bands/any similar local materials weighing 4 gms.
j. Balance - stopwatch
Day 1 Day 2
Health-Related PFT Skill-Related PFT
● BMI ● Stork Balance Stand Test
● 3-minute step test ● Hexagon Agility Test
● Zipper Test ● Juggling
● Basic Plank ● Standing Long Jump
● Sit and Reach ● Stick Drop Test
● Push up ● 40 meter sprint
Suggested Sequence of Test
5. Let the tester/partner record the scores in the score card while
the learner/test taker keeps the result of his/her own
performance. The school may include the results of the tests in
the school’s Enhanced Basic Education Information System
(EBEIS)/ Learner’s Information System (LIS)/ Educational
Management Information System (EMIS).
6. The students shall be grouped together and in pairs (buddy
system). This strategy is applicable for a normal classroom
setting. However, since learners are not allowed to go to
school due to the pandemic situation in the Philippines,
learners may ask their parents, guardians, relatives, and/or
other members of the family to assist them while taking the
physical fitness tests.
7. The learners should wear appropriate clothing: t-shirt, jogging
pants, rubber shoes, or any suitable sports attire. However, when
taking the BMI test, it is recommended that the learners wear
shorts. In all testing for the BMI, the same or similar clothing
should be worn by learners. Wearing different clothing in all the
testing sessions for BMI could affect the results.
8. The students should take no food or drinks three (3) hours before
taking the BMI test.
9. Conduct warm-up exercises and dynamic stretching exercises
before the tests except for the 3-Minute Step Test.
10. Administer the tests in a challenging, encouraging, and fun-filled
environment.
● Students who are 15 years of age and above, should answer the PAR Q and
You Questionnaire before taking the tests.
CLASSIFICATION
BELOW 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 - ABOVE Obese
Equipment
Weighing or Bathroom scale calibrated properly.
Procedures
HEIGHT –the distance between the feet on the floor and the top of the head in
standing position.
Equipment
1. Tape measure laid flat to a concrete wall where zero point starts on the floor.
2. L-square; and
3. An even and firm floor and flat wall.
Procedures
Equipment
1. Step
Height of step:
● Elementary - 8 inches
● Secondary - 12 inches
2. Stopwatch
3. Drum, clapper, clicker metronome with speaker or any similar device
Procedures
Scoring – record the total number of pulse beats after the activity
ZIPPER TEST
Equipment
Ruler
Procedures
For the Test taker:
a. Stand erect.
b. Raise your right arm, bend your elbow, and reach down across your back as
far as possible, to test the right shoulder; extend your left arm down and
behind your back, bend your elbow up across your back, and try to reach/
overlap your fingers over the fingers of your right hand as if you will pull a
zipper or scratch between the shoulder blades.
c. To test the left shoulder, repeat procedures a and b with the left hand over the
left shoulder.
SIT-AND-REACH
interlock
thumbs
Purpose – to test the flexibility of the lower extremities (particularly the trunk).
Equipment
Tape measure or meter stick
Procedures
For the Test taker:
a. Sit on the floor with back, head and shoulders flat on the wall. Feet are 12
inches apart.
b. Interlock thumbs and position the tip of the fingers on the floor without
bending the elbows.
c. After the partner has positioned the zero point of the tape measure/meter
stick, (at the top of the middle fingers), the test taker will start the test by
sliding the hands slowly forward without jerking, trying to reach the farthest
distance possible without bending the knees.
d. Bouncing or jerking movement is not allowed.
e. Do it twice.
Scoring – record the farthest distance between the two trials to the nearest 0.1
centimeters
BASIC PLANK
Procedures
Scoring – record the time in the nearest seconds/minute. Maximum of 1 minute and
30 seconds for Boys and Girls
PUSH-UP
Procedures
Equipment:
1. flat, non-slip surface
2. stopwatch
Procedures
Scoring
a. Record the time taken from the 3 trials for both feet in nearest
second/minutes.
b. Choose the highest recorded seconds/minutes for the left and right feet
c. Add the highest recorded seconds/minutes from the left and right feet and
divide it by two to get the average.
Score
Age 9 – 12 13 – 14 15 – 16 17 and above Interpretation
41 – 60 sec. 81 – 100 sec. 121 – 150 sec. 161 – 180 sec.
5 (41 sec. – (1 min.& 21 sec. – (2 min.& 1 sec. – (2min.& 41sec. – Excellent
1min.) 1 min. & 40 sec.) 2min.& 30sec.) 3min.)
31 sec. – 61 – 80 sec. 91 – 120 sec. (1 121 – 160 sec.
4 40 sec. (1 min.& 1 sec. – 1 min.& 31 sec. – (2min.& 1sec. – Very Good
min.& 20 sec.) 2 min.) 2min.& 40sec.)
Purpose – to measure the ability of the body to move in different directions quickly.
Equipment
1. Tape measure
2. Stopwatch
3. Chalk or masking tape
Hexagon Size
a. Length of each side is 18 inches for high school and 12 inches for elementary
b. Each angle is 120 degrees.
Procedures
c. Restart the test if the test taker jumps on the wrong side or steps on the line.
Scoring – Add the time of the two revolutions and divide it by 2 to get the average.
Record the time in the nearest seconds.
COORDINATION – The ability to use the senses with the body parts to
perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately.
JUGGLING
Purpose – to measure the coordination of the eye and the hand
Equipment
1. sipa (washer weighing 4 gms. with 5 inches straw) or 20 pcs. bundled rubber
bands/ any similar local materials weighing 4 gms.
2. stopwatch
Procedures
Scoring – Record the highest number of hits the test taker has done.
Equipment
1. tape measure/meter, stick/any appropriate measuring device
Procedures
b. After the jump, spot the mark where the back of the heel of either right or left
foot of the test taker has landed nearest to the take-off line.
c. Record the distance of the two trials.
Equipment
1. 12-inch ruler
Procedures
For the Test taker:
a. Sit on an armchair or a chair beside the table so that the elbow and the lower
arm rest on the desk/table comfortably.
b. Place the side of the wrist near the top edge of the desk/table/arm rest of the
arm chair so that only the fingers extend beyond it. The thumb and index
fingers should be one (1) inch apart.
c. Catch the ruler with the thumb and index fingers without raising or moving the
elbow from the desk/table as the partner drops the ruler. Hold the ruler while
the partner reads the measurement.
d. Do this thrice.
Scoring - Record the middle of the three scores (for example: if the scores are 10,
11, and 9, arrange the score from highest to lowest (9,10,11). Then record the
middle score . (9, 10 ,11). In case the two (2) scores are the same (for example 6, 9
& 6), the repeated score shall be recorded.
40-METER SPRINT
Equipment
1. Stopwatch
2. Running area with known measurement (40 meters)
Procedures
For the Test taker:
a. At the signal “Ready”, stand behind the take-off line, the tips of the shoes
should not go beyond the line and assume a crouch position.
b. At the signal “Get Set”, assume an uncrouched position (buttocks up) with
both hands on the starting line.
c. At the signal “Go”, run to the finish line as fast as you can.
b. At the signal “Go” start the stopwatch and stop it as the test taker crosses the
finish line.
c. Record time in the nearest 0:00:01 seconds
C. STRENGTH
1. Push up 2. Basic Plank
Number of Push Interpreta-
Score Time Score Interpretation
ups tion
D. FLEXIBILITY
1. Zipper Test 2. Sit and Reach
Overlap/ Gap in Interpreta- Best
Score First Try Second Try Score
centimeters tion Score
Right
Left Interpretation
A.
Juggling
COORDINATION:
No. of hits Score Interpretation