Push-Up Test (Upper Body Muscular Strength & Endurance)

💪 Push-Up Test (Upper Body Muscular Strength & Endurance)

TEKS: 8A, 8B - Fitness principles and muscular strength concepts

🎯 Test Procedure:

Student in push-up position with straight body alignment
Lower until elbows reach 90-degree angle
Push up to full arm extension
Maintain controlled 3-second cadence (down-up-pause)
Continue until form breaks or can't maintain pace

📊 Age-Based Score Averages & Standards

Ages 5-6 (Kindergarten-1st)

Boys Average: 4-6 push-ups

Girls Average: 4-6 push-ups

Healthy Zone: 3-8 push-ups (both genders)

Modified push-ups (knees down) often used

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

Boys Average: 6-8 push-ups

Girls Average: 6-8 push-ups

Healthy Zone: 4-10 push-ups (both genders)

Transitioning to full push-ups

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

Boys Average: 8-11 push-ups

Girls Average: 7-10 push-ups

Healthy Zone: 6-12 push-ups (both genders)

Focus on proper form and progression

Character Focus: Strength and courage. Building physical strength reflects our commitment to being strong and capable in all areas of life, ready to help others and face challenges.

📺 Watch: Elementary Push-Up Test Standards

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of upper body strength concepts, show excitement for strength building and personal improvement.
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try modified push-up positions and movements, explore strength concepts through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper push-up technique, explain upper body strength and progression, TEKS connections, character focus on self-improvement and determination.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full push-up assessments with personal goal setting, leadership roles in peer encouragement, character building through personal challenge.
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of strength concepts and character development, TEKS mastery through personal strength improvement.