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Peer reviewedBaumgartner, Ted A.; Horvat, Michael A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
Although some progress has been made, there are still many problems in obtaining adequate tests of physical motor performance for handicapped individuals. Various problems with populations, with individuals, testing of sports skills, and testing of cardiorespiratory endurance are dicussed along with specific fitness batteries. Testing suggestions…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Techniques
Direct linkBaumgartner, Ted A.; Gaunt, Sharon j. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2005
Traditionally the pull-up was used as a measure of arm and shoulder girdle strength and endurance. This measure did not discriminate among ability levels because many zero scores occur. Baumgartner (1978) developed a modified pull-up test that was easier than the traditional pull-up test. The Baumgartner Modified Pull-Up (BMPU) has been used as an…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Physical Fitness, Tests, Physical Activities
Peer reviewedBaumgartner, Ted A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
Georgia physical education teachers (N=327) were surveyed to determine: the extent of their use of AAHPERD's Youth Fitness Test (YFT) and Health-Related Physical Fitness Test (HRFT), test item preferences, and the influence of certain variables on teacher beliefs and practices with regard to YFT and HRFT. (IAH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Fitness
Baumgartner, Ted A.; Hales, Derek; Chung, Hyuk; Oh, Suhak; Wood, Heather M. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2004
A revised push-up test for college students was presented in 2002. The purpose of this study was to develop percentile norms for the revised push-up test when it is used with college students. Revised push-up scores collected on 177 male and 274 female college students were used to develop percentile norms. The norms for the men have a different…
Descriptors: College Students, Females, Test Norms, Scores
