Percentage of Students Meeting Basic Fitness Standards
by Grade Level (2002 - 2003)
Geographic Area
Grade 5
Grade 7
Grade 9
Alameda County
26.3
27.3
24.7
San Mateo County
28.0
28.5
28.8
Santa Clara County
23.8
30.8
28.5
California
23.0
27.1
24.1

Note: Students were tested using the "Fitnessgram," an assessment that measures students' aerobic capacity, body composition, abdominal strength, upper body strength, trunk strength, and flexibility. Students must meet the minimum fitness standards for all six areas to be considered fit.
Source: California Department of Education, Physical Fitness Results, 2003.

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