The Cottonwood School conducts state-mandated Physical Fitness Testing each year for students in 5th, 7th, and 9th grade. These tests are typically scheduled in February and are held at multiple public park locations. Your HST will work with you to arrange an assigned testing day, time, and location.
The FITNESSGRAM® includes five test areas:
- Aerobic Capacity: One-Mile Run
- Abdominal Strength and Endurance: Curl Up
- Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility: Trunk Extension
- Upper Body Strength and Endurance: Push Up
- Flexibility: Shoulder Stretch
Important Remiders
- No animals allowed at the event.
- PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AND CLOTHES AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE.
- Please remember that the PFT is not a drop-off event, nor are our Cottonwood Staff responsible for supervising students at these events. Parents are responsible for providing supervision of their children.
Spring 2026 PFT
- 2/10 Natomas 10am-12pm
North Natomas Regional Park 2501 New Market Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835 - 2/18 Roseville 10am-12pm
Harry Crabb Park – 1000 Scarborough Dr, Roseville, CA 95661 - 2/19 Folsom #1 10:30am-12:30pm
Andy Morin Sports Complex- 66 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630 - 2/20 Elk Grove 10am-12pm
Kammerer Park 8801 Upbeat Wy, Elk Grove, CA 95757 - 2/23 Mather 10am-12pm
Mather Sports Complex Soccer Field – 3755 Schriever Ave, Mather, CA 95655 - 2/25 Folsom #2 10:30am-12:30pm
Andy Morin Sports Complex- 66 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630 - 2/26 Rocklin 10 am – 12pm
Hardwood Palace – 1091 Tinker Road, Rocklin, CA 95765
PFT Videos
Aerobic Capacity One-Mile Run Video [4:08 minutes]
Abdominal Strength and Endurance Curl-Up Video [4:54 minutes]
Upper Body Strength and Endurance Push-Up Video [3:29 minutes]
Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility Trunk Lift Video [3:37 minutes]
Flexibility Shoulder Stretch Video [3:27 minutes]