The Curl-Up Test
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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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Plank PositionCurl-upsSit-ups
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