* Cardiovascular Endurance: This was typically assessed using the 1-mile run/walk. Time taken to complete the mile was recorded. Other variations might have used a pacer test or other timed run.
* Muscular Strength: This was often measured using the modified pull-up test (flexed arm hang for girls) and the push-up test. The number of repetitions completed within a specified time limit or until failure was recorded.
* Muscular Endurance: This was usually assessed with the curl-up test (sit-ups) and the trunk lift (partial curl-up). The number of repetitions completed within a set time limit was recorded.
* Flexibility: The sit-and-reach test measured the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back. The distance reached beyond the toes was measured.
* Body Composition: While not directly a "test" in the same way as the others, body composition was often included as a crucial aspect of health-related fitness. Methods varied, but might have involved skinfold caliper measurements to estimate body fat percentage, or BMI calculations using height and weight.
It's important to note that the AAHPERD test is largely considered outdated compared to more modern fitness assessments. Many fitness professionals now utilize more comprehensive and nuanced testing methods. While the components of fitness assessed by the AAHPERD test remain relevant, the specific tests themselves have largely been replaced in favor of more reliable and valid assessments.