Sit Ups Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

Objective

The objective of the Sit Ups Test is to monitor the development of the athlete's abdominal muscles.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • flat surface
  • mat
  • a partner to hold the feet

How to conduct the test

The Sit Ups Test is conducted as follows:

  • Lie on the mat with the knees bent, feet flat on the floor and the arms folded across the chest
  • Start each sit up with back on the floor.
  • Raise yourself to the 90 degree position and then return to the floor
  • The feet can be held by a partner
  • Record the number of sits up completed in 30 seconds

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

Performance Assessment

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the number of sit ups and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Gender Number of Sit Ups
 
Assessment -

Normative data for the sit ups test

The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.

Gender Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor
Male >30 26 - 30 20 - 25 17 - 19 <17
Female >25 21 - 25 15 - 20 9 - 14 <9

Table Reference: Davis B. et al; Physical Education and the Study of Sport; 2000

Target Group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon, how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.

Additional Information

Associated Pages

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Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2