An analysis of the NCYFS II Modified Pull-up Test.
The findings of this study are summarized as follows: 1. To obtain a reliable pull-up score for male subjects, it is necessary to administer the test on two days and use the mean of the two scores. For female subjects, a reliable score may be obtained by administering the test once. 2. The test scores are weight-dependent for both sexes, but particularly for the older females. 3. The test is far superior to the pull-up and flexed-arm hang tests in regard to the zero-score problem. Zero scores are virtually eliminated with the modified pull-up test. In conclusion, the NCYFS II Modified Pull-up Test has two weaknesses--reliability for male subjects and weight dependency. The test, however, seems to be less weight dependent than the pull-ups or flexed-arm hang tests and virtually eliminates the zero-score problem. It therefore seems to be the most desirable of the tests of upper body strength currently in use. Further research regarding the validity of the test is recommended.
Cotten
D J
DJ
Georgia Southern University.
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