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Respect, Responsibility, and the Right to Learn |
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Turtle Lake Elementary School |
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For more information on The President’s Challenge go to www.presidentschallenge.org |
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Objective To measure abdominal strength/endurance by maximum number of curl-ups performed in one minute. Testing Have student lie on cushioned, clean surface with knees flexed and feet about 12 inches from buttocks. Partner holds feet. Arms are crossed with hands placed on opposite shoulders and elbows held close to chest. Keeping this arm position, student raises the trunk curling up to touch the outside of forearms and elbows to thighs and then lowers the back to the floor so that the scapulas (shoulder blades) touch the floor, for one curl-up. To start, a timer calls out the signal “Ready? Go!” and begins timing student for one minute. The student stops on the word “stop.” Scoring “Bouncing” off the floor is not permitted. The curl-up should be counted only if performed correctly. Click on the link on the top of the page for qualifying standards. |
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Objective To measure heart/lung endurance by fastest time to cover a one-mile distance. Testing On a safe, one-mile distance, students begin running on the count “Ready? Go!” Walking may be interspersed with running. However, the students should be encouraged to cover the distance in as short a time as possible. Scoring Before administering this test, students’ health status should be reviewed. Also, students should be given ample instruction on how to pace themselves and should be allowed to practice running this distance against time. Sufficient time should be allowed for warming up and cooling down before and after the test. Times are recorded in minutes and seconds.
Alternative distances for younger children are 1/4 mile for 6/7 year olds, and 1/2 mile for 8-9 year olds. The same objective and testing procedures are used as with the mile run. Click on the link on the top of the page for qualifying standards. Rationale Shorter distance runs are included as options for younger children. Younger children can be prepared to run the mile. However, some teachers find it easier to administer a shorter run, which provides good information on cardiorespiratory endurance of young children. |
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Objective To measure flexibility of lower back and hamstrings. Testing A specifically constructed box with a measuring scale marked in centimeters, with 23 centimeters at the level of the feet. (Details for construction are available on the Web site or by contacting the President’s Challenge office.) Student removes shoes and sits on floor with knees fully extended, feet shoulder-width apart and soles of the feet held flat against the end of the box. With hands on top of each other, palms down, and legs held flat, the student reaches along the measuring line as far as possible. After three practice reaches, the fourth reach is held while the distance is recorded. Scoring Legs must remain straight, soles of feet against box and fingertips of both hands should reach evenly along measuring line. Scores are recorded to the nearest centimeter. Click on the link on the top of the page for qualifying standards. |
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Objective To measure upper body strength/endurance by maximum number of push-pus completed. Testing The student starts in push-up position with hands under shoulders, arms straight, fingers pointed forward, and legs straight, parallel and slightly apart (approximately 2-4 inches) with the toes supporting the feet. Keeping the back and knees straight, the student then lowers the body until there is a 90-degree angle formed at the elbows with upper arms parallel to the floor. A partner holds her/his hands at the point of the 90-degree angle so that the student being tested goes down only until her/his shoulders touch the partner’s hand, then back up. The push-ups are done to a metronome (or audio tape, clapping, drums) with one ocomplete push-up every three seconds, and are continued until the student can do no more in rhythm. The student should remain in motion during the ntire three second interval. Scoring Record only those push-ups done with proper form and in rhythm. Click on the link on the top of the page for qualifying standards. Rationale Right angle push-ups provide a good indicator of the range of strength/endurance found in children and youth, whereas some are unable to do any pull-ups. Pull-ups remain an option for those students at higher levels of strength/endurance |
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Objective To measure speed and agility Testing Make two parallel lines 30 feet apart and place two blocks of wood or similar object (approximate size of 2’x2”x4”) behind one of the lines. Students start behind opposite line. On the signal “Ready? Go!” the student runs to the blocks, picks one up, runs back to the starting line, places the block behind the line, runs back and picks up the second block and runs back across the starting line. Scoring Blocks should not be thrown across the lines. Scores are recorded to the nearest tenth of a second. Click on the link on the top of the page for qualifying standards. |
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1. Curl-ups |
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4. Right Angle Push-ups |
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5. Sit and Reach |
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3. Endurance Run/Walk |
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2. Shuttle Run |
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Youth Physical Fitness Test Instructions |
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We look forward to seeing you at Turtle Lake! |
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1141 Lepak Ct., Shoreview, MN 55126 ● Office: 651-621-7700 ● FAX: 651-621-7705 ● Voice Mail: 651-621-6100 |
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