1 minute sit up test

Question 1

What is the method for the test?

Answer 1

Perform warm up, then lie on a mat with knees bent and feet flat on the mat. Fold your arms and complete as many sit-ups as possible in 1 minute

Question 2

What component of fitness is measured?

Answer 2

Muscular endurance (abdominals)

Question 3

What is the units of measurements?

Answer 3

Reps/minute

Question 4

What are the advantages of the sit up test?

Answer 4

Quick and easy, No specialised equipment

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of the sit up test?

Answer 5

Human error counting the amount of sit ups, Not suitable for everyone (injuries etc)

Question 6

What could affect the reliability of the test?

Answer 6

Could be influenced by the type of warm up that is carried out beforehand

Question 7

What could affect the validity of the test?

Answer 7

Only measures muscular endurance in abdominals and not muscular endurance in other parts of the body