The FITNESSGRAM Reference Guide is intended to provide answers to some common questions associated with use and interpretation of FITNESSGRAM assessments. The Guide was prepared as a collective effort of the FITNESSGRAM Scientific Advisory Board.

The document is organized into various sections and chapters to allow for detailed reviews within a certain topic area. Each chapter uses a question and answer format to make it easier to find answers to specific questions about youth physical activity and fitness.

Suggested citations from this source:

Reference to a chapter (sample) in the book:
Welk, G. J. & Blair, S. N. (2008). Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Fitness in Children. In G.J.Welk & M. D. Meredith (Eds.), Fitnessgram / Activitygram Reference Guide (pp. Internet Resource). Dallas, TX: The Cooper Institute.

Reference to the whole book:
Welk, G. J., Meredith, M.D. (Eds.). (2008). Fitnessgram / Activitygram Reference Guide. Dallas, TX: The Cooper Institute.

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FITNESSGRAM Development of Criterion-Referenced Standards for Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition

The documents provided in the section on the Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition standards contain the articles from the Supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Volume 41, October 2011. PDF copies of each article are available for download.