Fitnessgram 8

Fitnessgram 8 is a traditional, client-side installed software program that makes it convenient for teachers to

import students or manually enter their data,
assign students to classes and teachers,
enter test scores, or allow students to enter them, and
pull reports on classes and students.

Fitnessgram 8 is available in District Server, Small Network, and Stand Alone versions:

District Server Version. Allows school districts to compile data from multiple schools within the district through a centralized database.
Small Network Version. Allows multiple computers within one school to share data through a common server.
Stand Alone Version (Non-Network). The Stand Alone version is installed on one computer in a school. Data can only be accessed from the computer where Fitnessgram is installed. This works best if only one person or one computer will be used for entering and accessing Fitnessgram data.

Fitnessgram 8 User Information

New purchasers of Fitnessgram software need some basic, nuts-and-bolts information to help them get started. Here's a brief list of where to find essential information to help you implement Fitnessgram, whether you're working at the school, district, or state level:

Obtain site license
Technical support
FAQs
Conducting the test. Follow the instructions in the Fitnessgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual. Also, take the free online training course accessible on the Training page of this site.
Software training. To learn how to record and manage student test scores, as well as how to generate various reports, you have multiple options:

Refer to the "Software User Manual" in Appendix E of the Fitnessgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual.
View the Software Training Videos on the bound-in DVD accompanying the test manual.
View the training videos online from the Training section of this web site.

Please note, as of Fall 2010, no further software updates are anticipated for the Fitnessgram 8.x software. The latest update can be found here: www.fitnessgram.net/information/updates.
For program objectives, refer to the Advocacy section of this site. Ultimately, the goal of Fitnessgram is to make children more physically active so they can enjoy the benefits that come with that. A big part of that involves what you do with the fitness assessment information once you've gathered it. Used effectively, Fitnessgram data can significantly enhance physical education outcomes.

For a general description of Fitnessgram and its benefits, please read the Program Overview.