Fitness profile radar chart
Using results from their fitness tests, students convert each score into a 1-to-10 rating and plot their profile on a radar chart. From the chart they identify priorities and write two measurable goals for their training plan.
How to play
- Each student gathers their scores for cardio endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, agility and power from previous classes (3 min).
- Walk through the norms chart on the worksheet and how to turn each score into a 1-to-10 rating; model one example on the board (4 min).
- Individually, students convert their six scores into ratings and double-check them with a partner (5 min).
- They draw the radar chart by hand on the worksheet or with a spreadsheet on a tablet, one axis per fitness component (6 min).
- In pairs, they explain their profiles to each other: highest area, lowest area and possible reasons (3 min).
- Each student writes two measurable, time-bound goals, for example adding two PACER stages in eight weeks (4 min).
Rules
- Respect others' data: no one discusses another student's profile out loud without permission.
- Goals must be specific, measurable and realistic.
- Use actual scores, not wished-for ones.
- Every chart includes a name, date and axis labels.
Variations
Easier
Work with four components and use a worksheet with the chart already drawn.
Standard
Six-component radar profile with two goals.
Harder
Overlay the fall and current profiles and calculate the percent improvement in each component.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: use the adapted tests they completed and their own personal baseline as the norm.
- Autism: provide the steps as a checklist plus a completed example.
- Students with no prior scores: assign a sample profile now and schedule their tests for the next class.
Learning goals
- Chart their own fitness level from personal data.
- Interpret the profile to identify training priorities.
- Write specific, measurable, time-bound improvement goals.
Equipment for a class of 25
- worksheets: 25
- markers: 25
- tablet or smartphone: 13
Teacher tip
Use age-appropriate norms and make it clear they are only a guide. This lesson works best right before students design their personal fitness plan.
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