WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE TEST?
This test was specifically designed to test a student's abilities concerning muscular endurance, muscular strength, muscular flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance.
Components of the Test
Mile Run - ONE MILE RUN - The one mile run test is specifically designed to test cardiovascular endurance. Students will be required to run four (4) laps around the track at Stonington High School. This test does not have a beat that must be maintained or specific criteria that must be met to be considered correct. Students only have to complete four (4) laps, and if possible, in the given times set by the State of Connecticut
Right Angle Push-Up Test - UPPER BODY STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE - Upper body strength and endurance is tested utilizing the right angle push up test. Students will begin in the down position. On a specific signal they will raise themselves to the ready position. The ready position is when the back is in a flat position, hands under the shoulders, fingers facing forward (not inward), and legs straight with student on his/her toes. One successful push up includes the student lowering his/her body so that the lower arm/elbow/upper arms are at a 90 degree angle with each other and returning to the up position so that the arms are straight and the body is flat.
Curl-Up Test - ABDOMINAL STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE - Abdominal strength and endurance is tested utilizing the partial curl up test. This IS NOT A SIT UP. It is a modified sit up. While staying on the cadence, students must complete as many correct curl ups as possible in a four minute time span.
Sit and Reach - FLEXIBILITY - Flexibility is tested by utilizing the sit and reach test. This test is completed by students utilizing a special measuring box. Students must reach as far as they can and push the measuring slide. When the student cannot reach any