ClassPlus AssessPro Curl-Up Mat Packs

This complete pack of AssessPro Curl-Up Mats makes curl-up testing easier than ever. Nylon strips on each mat ensure proper form and a Magnus ABS MatMover Cart allows for easy transport and convenient storage. Available in standard Blue or vibrant Rainbow color packs. Rainbow mats are fun for students to use and allow for easy organization. Mats are 4'L x 2'W; 3 lb 5 oz each. Cart is easy to assemble and measures 60"L x 27 ½"W x 42"H; 38"H handle.

Pack includes 24 AssessPro Curl-Up Mats and 1 Magnus ABS MatMover Cart.

15 Core-Strengthening and Skill-Building Activities Using ClassPlus AssessPro Curl-Up Mat Packs

The ClassPlus AssessPro Curl-Up Mat Packs are specifically designed to help students perform curl-ups with correct form, proper spacing, and improved comfort. Each mat features a built-in measuring strip to ensure students reach the correct distance with their fingers during each repetition, making it ideal for teaching proper curl-up technique and conducting fitness assessments. With their durable, non-slip design and bright colors, these mats are also useful for a variety of other physical education activities beyond traditional curl-ups. The following 15 creative activity ideas will help you use these mats to teach core stability, body control, and a wide range of fundamental movement skills.

1. Core Countdown Curl-Ups: Students perform 10 curl-ups with perfect form using the distance markers. This reinforces proper technique and core strength development.

2. Mat Musical Moves: Place mats in a circle. When the music stops, students must land on a mat and complete a movement task like 5 curl-ups or a balance pose.

3. Letter-by-Letter Core Spelling: Call out a word, and for each letter, students do a curl-up and say the letter aloud. Promotes rhythm, literacy, and movement integration.

4. Crawl to Core Relay: Students crab walk from a start line to the mat, then complete 5 curl-ups before returning. Builds core strength and locomotor skills.

5. Curl-Up and Catch: Students sit on the mat and catch a tossed ball at the top of each curl-up. Enhances coordination and object control.

6. Color Match Circuit: Assign movements to each color mat (e.g., red = curl-ups, blue = planks). Rotate stations every 30 seconds for variety and engagement.

7. Static Balance Sit & Hold: Students hold a halfway-up curl position for time while balancing a beanbag on their chest. Builds isometric core strength and stillness.

8. Team Tabata Mats: Use mats as stations in a Tabata-style circuit (20 sec work, 10 sec rest), alternating core movements like curl-ups, Russian twists, and seated toe taps.

9. Curl-Up Freeze Game: Students perform curl-ups to music and freeze when it stops. If they move, they do a bonus set. Adds listening and reaction control.

10. Curl-Up to Stand-Up: Students go from a curl-up to a standing position as fast and safely as possible. Enhances body control and power movement transitions.

11. Curl-and-Reach Challenge: At the top of the curl-up, students try to touch different colored spots or cones placed at measured distances beyond the mat.

12. Seated Balance Battle: Students sit in V-sit position on the mat while balancing a small ball between their feet for time. Focuses on balance and core endurance.

13. Mat Island Hop: Set up mats as “islands” around the gym. Students must move across the gym without touching the floor and do 5 curl-ups on each mat they land on.

14. Curl-Up and Pass: In pairs, students pass a ball side-to-side at the top of each curl-up. This incorporates twisting, coordination, and partner interaction.

15. Curl-Up Countdown Stopwatch: Time how many perfect-form curl-ups students can complete in 30 seconds. Use the mats to ensure consistent movement standards.