Due dates to submit Mississippi BMI and Fitness Level data:

September 15, 2011; May 1, 2012; September 15, 2012; May 1, 2013

Steps to submit BMI and Fitness Level data:

1. Choose one class from three different grade levels, with a minimum of 75 students. Data will be tracked for the same 75 students over a two-year period; therefore, exclude the highest grade level.
2. Download the file: PFA Workbook- Do not make any formatting changes to the PFA Workbook.
   (Excel spreadsheet with built-in calculations for fitness and BMI tests)
3. Record BMI data for each student on the BMI Pre & Post Worksheet
   1. Assign a number to each student
   2. Record the following:
      1. Grade Level
      2. Birth Date (MM/DD/YEAR)
      3. Gender
      4. Date of Measurement
      5. Height in feet and inches (to the nearest 1/8 inch)
      6. Weight (to the nearest 1/4 lb.)

         Note: BMI, BMI for Age Percentile, and Value columns will automatically populate on the BMI Pre & Post worksheet. The BMI Summary worksheet will also automatically populate.

4. Record the following fitness test scores on the Fitness Test Results worksheet:
   1. Modified pull up
   2. Vault bar jump
   3. Sit ups
   4. Quarter mile run
      
      
      

      Note: The following data should be entered on the BMI Pre and Post Worksheet. This data will then automatically populate on the Fitness Test Results Worksheet: Student Number, Grade Level, Birth Date, and Gender.

      
      
5. E-mail PFA Workbook file to:
   1. info@projectfitamerica.org
   2. Foundation@bcbsms.com

Revised 11/11/11