Connecticut State Physical Assessment Information

The Connecticut State Physical Assessment is taken in mid-October by all 4th and 5th graders at Smith School. Students participate in various fitness-related lessons and activities to prepare for the assessment.

The Assessment involves:

partial curl-ups, measuring abdominal strength and endurance;

the mile run, measuring cardio-vascular endurance;

right angle push-ups, measuring upper body strength/endurance; and

the sit & reach, measuring flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.

The Connecticut State Physical Assessment continues to be administered throughout middle and high school.