- Purpose and Content
- Background
PFT Testing Schedule
Testing window and data submission deadline dates.
PFT Assessment Notes
These documents provide regular updates to the PFT.
Physical Education (PE) Exemptions
Information about exempting high school students from PE courses due to Senate Bills (SB) 78, 601, and 601, which has changed California Education Code (EC) Section 51241.
- Memoranda
- Frequently Asked Questions About PE Exemptions
PFT Results
PFT results for 2008–09 and prior years are available.
- DataQuest PFT Summary Results
- San Joaquin County Office of Education PFT Results
- California Education Code and California Code of Regulations, Title 5
- Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ) Charts
- PFT Assistance for Local Educational Agencies
- Matrix of Test Variations, Accommodations, and Modifications
- PFT Manuals for District Coordinators
- Guidance for New District PFT Coordinators
- PFT Preparation Manual for Testing and Reporting
- Overview – Assistance Packet and Brochures
- Overview Packet for School Districts and Schools
- CDE sponsored PFT Training, includes videos, handouts, and other resources
- Report to the Governor and Legislature
- References
- 2004 Fitness and Academic Achievement Study
- FITNESSGRAM® Reference Guide
- The Cooper Institute makes available background information on the FITNESSGRAM®.
- San Joaquin County Office of Education , the state PFT contractor, collects PFT data from each school district.
- Human Kinetics provides the FITNESSGRAM® Test Administration Manual and other FITNESSGRAM® materials available for school districts to purchase
- CDE sponsored PFT Training, includes videos, handouts, and other resources.
Prior Year Information
Includes prior year News Releases and Reports to the Governor
and Legislature from 2003–2008.
CalEdFacts PFT Section
California Department of Education's information and media guide about education
in the State of California. For information on other topics, visit the
full CalEdFacts.
