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Parental Overview of FITNESSGRAM Assessment
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The FITNESSGRAM Reference Guide is intended to provide answers to some common questions
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What is the Healthy Fitness Zone?
What are the assessments?
How is the assessment administered?
How do I interpret the FITNESSGRAM report for each assessment?
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Aerobic Capacity
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Body Composition
Percent Body Fat
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What is the ACTIVITYGRAM assessment?
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