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Curl-Up Test (Abdominal Strength & Endurance)

🤸 Curl-Up Test (Abdominal Strength & Endurance)

TEKS: 8A, 8B - Core strength and muscular endurance

🎯 Test Procedure:

  1. Student lies on back, knees bent at 140 degrees
  2. Arms straight, fingertips on measuring strip
  3. Curl up slowly, sliding fingers across strip
  4. Return until shoulder blades touch mat
  5. Maintain 3-second cadence throughout

📊 Age-Based Score Averages & Standards

Ages 5-6 (Kindergarten-1st)

Boys Average: 5-8 curl-ups

Girls Average: 5-8 curl-ups

Healthy Zone: 2-10 curl-ups (both genders)

Focus on proper form over quantity

Ages 7-8 (2nd-3rd Grade)

Boys Average: 8-12 curl-ups

Girls Average: 8-12 curl-ups

Healthy Zone: 4-14 curl-ups (both genders)

Building core strength foundation

Ages 9-10 (4th-5th Grade)

Boys Average: 12-16 curl-ups

Girls Average: 11-15 curl-ups

Healthy Zone: 6-20 curl-ups (both genders)

Developing muscular endurance
Character Focus: Core strength and stability. Strong core muscles protect our center, just as strong character protects our values and helps us make good decisions.
📺 Watch: FitnessGram Curl-Up Test

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

  • 🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of core strength concepts, show excitement for abdominal fitness and stability.
  • 🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try modified curl-up movements and core exercises, explore core strength through guided practice.
  • 📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper curl-up technique, explain core strength and body stability, TEKS connections, character focus on discipline and consistency.
  • 🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full curl-up assessments with progression tracking, leadership roles in maintaining proper form, character building through consistent effort.
  • ✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of core fitness and character development, TEKS mastery through core strength improvement.