Test 1.

SIT – UPS/ CURL – UPS

Objective: To test the strength and muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles.

Materials: Stopwatch, Mat on the floor

Procedure:
a. Lie down on a mat with your knees flexed at right angles.
b. Cross arms close to the chest with finger tips on level with the shoulders.
c. Ask a partner to hold your feet and on signal, perform as many sit-ups as you can
in 30 seconds. Make it sure that your back between the shoulders touching the
ground and crossed arms touching your knees.
d. Have your partner count the number of sit-ups achieved in 30 seconds.
e. Record the number achieved and sit-up rating.

NUMBER OF SIT-UPS IN 30 SECS.

MALE FEMALE PERFORMANCE LEVEL
30 above 25 above Excellent
26 – 30 21 – 25 Very Satisfactory
20 – 25 15 – 20 Satisfactory
17 – 19 9 – 14 Needs Improvements
16 below 8 below Poor