Date of Award

Spring 1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

Department

Human Movement Sciences

Committee Director

Elizabeth A. Dowling

Committee Member

Paul L. Heine

Committee Member

Charles W. Jackson

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.E44 C37

Abstract

This study examined the correlation of four measures of upper body strength (traditional pull-up, modified pull-up, flexed-arm hang, and push-ups), currently being used in physical fitness test batteries, as well as a grip strength test. Seventy-one male (mean ± SD: age 10.6 years ± 6.9 months) and 68 female (age 10.6 years ± 7.6 months) subjects enrolled in the fourth or fifth grade participated in the study. The testing took place during the subjects normal physical education class with two tests being given each class period. All testing as well as height and weight measures were completed in a three week period.

Results indicate that the four fitness test items are moderately correlated (r=0.33 to 0.65; p

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DOI

10.25777/2vej-xt34

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