Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Please use this Google Form to let me know the result of your child's Push Up Test.

TEST OBJECTIVE - Push Ups
To complete as many 90° push-ups as possible at a rhythmic pace. This test item is used for all children.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES 
The only equipment necessary is an audio tape with the recorded cadence. The correct cadence is20 90° push-ups per minute (1 90° push-up every3 seconds). The PACER test CD or tape contains a recorded 90° push-up cadence. The 90° push-up may be performed on a mat. Squares of card board or anything else that has a 90° angle may assist students in judging 90°.

TEST INSTRUCTIONS
The students should be paired; one will perform the test while the other counts 90° push-ups and watches to see that the student being tested bends the elbow to 90° with the upper arm parallel to the floor. The student being tested assumes a prone position on the mat with hands placed under or slightly wider than the shoulders, fingers stretched out, legs straight and slightly apart, and toes tucked under. The student pushes up off the mat with the arms until arms are straight, keeping the legs and back straight. The back should be kept in a straight line from head to toes throughout the test. The student then lowers the body using the arms until the elbows bend at a 90° angle and the upper arms are parallel to the floor. This movement is repeated as many times as possible. The student should push up and continue the movement until the arms are straight on each repetition. The rhythm should be approximately 20 90° push-ups per minute or 1 90° push-up every 3 seconds. 

WHEN TO STOP 
Students are stopped when the second form correction (mistake) is made. Only one form correction is allowed. 

FORM CORRECTIONS
 Stopping to rest or not maintaining a rhythmic pace Not achieving a 90° angle with the elbow on each repetition Not maintaining correct body position with a straight back Not extending arms fully

SCORING
The score is the number of 90° push-ups performed. For ease in administration, it is permissible to count the first incorrect 90° push-up. It is important to be consistent with all of the students and classes   

If you understand the Push Up administration directions, feel free to administer the test.

VIDEOS

Fitnessgram - 90 degrees Push Up 
http://players.brightcove.net/901973548001/HJxSIz9bLl_default/index.html?videoId=5176594067001

PE Specialist - Thorough Explanation of How to do the Push Up Test | Fitnessgram PE
https://youtu.be/KlcU-Qaf0Bg

Push Up Cadence (remix)
https://youtu.be/rBbQqhBrFf4

Push Up Cadence (no music)
https://youtu.be/bpfPe5OvSH4

Here is more information about Fitnessgram on my HPE website:
https://sites.google.com/view/oge-anberg/fitnessgram

If you would like to contact me, here's my email address:
tait_anberg@dekalbschoolsga.org