THE CURL-UP TEST

Test ObjectiveTo complete as many curl-ups as possible

up to a maximum of 75 at a specified pace.

Test Directions1. Pick a partner.2. Partner A will perform the curl-ups while

Partner B counts and watches for errors.3. Partner A lays flat on his or her back

with his or her knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms straight at their sides with the palms down.

4. Once Partner A is in the correct position, partner B placers the measuring strip on the mat under Partner A’s legs.

Test Directions continued5. Partner B then takes his or her position

by Partner A’s head.6. When the CD starts, Partner A follows

the “up/down” pace – keeping their heels in contact with the mat, they curl up slowly, sliding fingers across the measure strip until the fingertips reach the other side and curls back down until his or head touches the mat. Partner A continues until he or she reaches fatigue.

Test Demonstration

Starting Position Curl-up Position

Hints Do NOT grab your legs to pull yourself

up. Do NOT rock your body to pull yourself

up.

Form Corrections

Elements of Physical Fitness Measured

Muscular Strength The amount of force that can be produced

by a single contraction of a muscle.

Muscular Endurance The ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time.

Muscle or Muscle Groups Tested

Abdominal Muscles

Healthy Scores

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