Fitness Gram

Most Current Deadlines:
Now - Apply for TEASE access
May 1 - All fitness data should be gathered, and you may create your research export file
By May 23, 2008 - PFAI application comes online; users with access may upload FitnessGram data to TEA
COB June 6, 2008 is the final deadline to upload FitnessGram data to TEA


Presentation given by TEA during TETN Session on May 2, 2008. -

FitnessGram Implementation

FitnessGram Site:
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1.  Introduction

1.1  Background

Senate Bill 530 was passed to require fitness assessment for all students in grades 3-12 starting in the 2007-2008 school year. The Texas Education Agency identified FitnessGram as the assessment tools that will be used by all districts throughout the State.

The Health and Physical Education (HPE) initiative involves two, SEPARATE components--click the titles of each to see more technical information--including the following:

1. FitnessGram: This initiative is state-mandated and described in this letter from Texas Education Agency (you can also find out about the initiative from CNN News). The focus is to prevent diabetes, obesity and measure fitness. It involves centralized tracking of fitness information. It requires setup of a FitnessGram database on an WOISD SQL Server with multiple client machine installations. This link also addresses audio recordings of TETN broadcasts, Randy Killian-Smith's key points, and data import/export recommendations.
• FitnessGram Server Software to be installed on an SAISD SQL Server Software
• FitnessGram client software

2.  Relevant Dates & Deadlines

1. December 20, 2007 : Ordered FitnessGram Kit w/approval of Mr. Gilbert. Informed Mrs. Watson
2. January 7, 2008 : Called to check status of software kit; it shipped 1/3/08
3. January 8/10, 2008 : Setup WOISD-SQL Server with Human Kinetics/Fitnessgram's software. Contacts include:
• WOISD: Michael Gras (grasm@woisd.net); 903-291-2210
• FitnessGram: Jeff Farrar (jefff@hkusa.com); 800-747-4457 x2393
4. January 23, 2008 : Trainer of Trainers - ESC
5. January ?, 2008 : Health and PE staff development
6. February ?, 2008 : Load FitnessGram client software on campus machines.
7. Now - Apply for TEASE access
8. May 1 - All fitness data should be gathered, and you may create your research export file
9. By May 23, 2008 - PFAI application comes online; users with access may upload FitnessGram data to TEA
10. COB June 6, 2008 is the final deadline to upload FitnessGram data to TE

12/20 - Ordered Kit from Fitnessgram:
Note: Human Kinetics does not recommend that Fitnessgram 8.0 users attempt to install this program in any environments (i.e., Novell, etc.) other than what is listed in our system requirements.

Fitnessgram 8 Server Minimum Requirements:

• Intel Pentium III or compatible 1 GHz processor or higher
• Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition with current Service Pack, and Mixed Mode authentication.
• RAM Memory: 512 MB
• Free hard disk space: 10 GB
• CD-ROM drive
• Color monitor
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Static IP address for server with correct subnet
• Local Area / Wide Area Network connectivity

Fitnessgram8 Server Recommended Configuration:

• Intel Pentium IV or compatible 1.6 GHz processor or higher
• Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition with current Service Pack, and Mixed Mode authentication.
• RAM Memory: 1 GB
• Free hard disk space: 40 GB
• DVD-ROM drive
• Color monitor
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Static IP address for server with correct subnet
• Local Area / Wide Area Network connectivity

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition Requirements:

• Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server
• Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, R2, or Enterprise Edition
• 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM; 128 MB recommended
• 95?270 MB of available hard disk space for the server; 250 MB for a typical installation.
• 50 MB of available hard disk space for a minimum installation of Analysis Services; 130 MB for a typical installation.
• 80 MB of available hard disk space for English Query.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition Requirements:

• Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server
• Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, R2, or Enterprise Edition
• 512 (MB) of RAM; 1 GB recommended
• 280 MB ? 2.160 GB of available hard disk space for the server; 1 GB for a typical installation
• 280 MB Database Engine and data files, Replication, and Full-Text Search
• 90 MB Analysis Services and data files
• 120 MB Reporting Services and Report Manager
• 50 MB Notification Services engine components, client components, and rules components
• 120 MB Integration Services
• 850 MB Client Components
• 240 MB SQL Server Books Online and SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Books Online
• 410 MB Samples and sample databases. Note that samples and sample databases are not installed by default.
• 280 MB Database Engine and data files, Replication, and Full-Text Search
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
• Microsoft IIS 5.0 or later is required for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (SSRS) installations.
• ASP.NET 2.0 is required for Reporting Services. When installing Reporting Services, SQL Server setup will enable ASP.NET if it is not already enabled
• Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 or later and Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 SP1 or later.

Important Links/Resources:
TEA's FitnessGram site