Scenario 3

Question 1

explain the administration of the curl-up test

Answer 1

1. place 2 pieces of tape parallel to each other (10 cm apart)
2. middle finger must slightly touch 1st tape piece
3. have client assume position (hands palm down, knees at 90 deg)
4. set metronome at 50 bpm
5. have client begin slow, controlled movements (back must flatten before coming up again)
6. perform as many consecutive (no pausing) curl-ups to a max of 25
7. test ends when cadence is broken, severe discomfort/ pain, or poor technique

Question 2

explain the administration of the push up test

Answer 2

1. have client assume position - bent knee for women and standard for men
2. begin test counting the total # of push-ups (consecutive - no resting) till exhaustion, client strains forcibly or unable to maintain technique for 2 reps
3. scoring = total # of push-ups

Question 3

What is the purpose of the curl up test?

Answer 3

to determine how many curl-ups can be done to a set cadence without time constraints

Question 4

what is the purpose of the push-up test?

Answer 4

to determine how many push-ups can be completed to reflect muscular endurance

Question 5

Review the proper position and procedure for the push-up test

Answer 5

position: standard or bent knee, hands shoulder width apart and back straight
procedure: 1 push up = chin touches the floor and then arms are fully extended, exhale on the way up

Question 6

name 1 precaution for these tests

Answer 6

not appropriate for those with neck or lower back ailments

Question 7

2 strengths and 2 weaknesses

Answer 7

strengths: easy to administer and affordable
weaknesses: there is no single test to measure total body muscular endurance, not good for those with low back or neck pain

Question 8

3 reasons why these tests are useful

Answer 8

1. baseline
2. basis for creating individualized training program
3. show clients progression