This study tested the hypothesis that multiple trial scores for a subject are normally distributed. (JS)

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…

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…

This study tested the hypothesis that the domain of physical fitness could be defined by the four factors of upper body, trunk, leg, and cardiorespiratory strength and endurance. (JS)

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)

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…