How Your Weekly Grade is Calculated
Your weekly activity grade is based on your fitness tracker data. Understanding how it works helps you stay on track.
What are ExerDays?
ExerDays (Exercise Days) is the number of your best activity days that count toward your weekly grade. Most courses require 5 ExerDays per week, though your instructor may set a different requirement.
This means if you have 7 days of activity, only your top 5 days (by step count) are used for grading. This gives you flexibility, you can have a couple of low-activity days without it hurting your grade.
Weekly Grade Calculation
Each week, the system:
- Collects all your daily activity from Google Health
- Sorts your days by step count (highest to lowest)
- Takes your top ExerDays (typically 5 days)
- Calculates the average steps from those days
- Compares this to the course requirements to determine your grade
Active Zone Minutes
All of your activity now comes through Google Health, so eFit uses one consistent measure of intensity called Active Zone Minutes (AZM). You earn Active Zone Minutes for time spent in moderate and vigorous activity, whatever device recorded it.
Alongside your steps, Active Zone Minutes give a fuller picture of your effort, so a shorter, more intense workout can count as much as a longer, easier one.
Viewing Your Grades
To check your weekly and semester grades:
- Log in to your eFit dashboard
- Click Grades in the navigation menu
- View your weekly breakdown and running semester average
Holidays and Exceptions
Your instructor may designate certain dates as holidays (like Thanksgiving or Spring Break). On these days:
- The system accounts for reduced activity expectations
- You won't be penalized for lower step counts
- Check your course syllabus for designated holiday dates
Tips for Success
- Sync daily - open your fitness app each day so your data reaches Google Health
- Stay consistent - aim for steady activity across the week
- Check early - review your activity mid-week to make sure you are on track
- Use rest days wisely - with 5 ExerDays required, you have 2 lighter days built in