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ERIC Number: EJ471848
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Out with the Sit-Up, in with the Curl-Up!
MacFarlane, Pamela A.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v64 n6 p62-66 Aug 1993
Explains why physical education teachers should discourage full sit-ups and describes the Robertson Modified Curl-Up Test as a recommended alternative test of abdominal muscular strength. Curl-up test administration guidelines are included with some preliminary norms from adult groups. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Injuries, Muscular Strength, Muscular System, Physical Education, Student Evaluation
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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