iRubric: Running Form rubric

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Running Form Running Form This rubric gives different criteria for lower body form and arms/upper body form for running. Rubric Code: Q2W5WCW By jdouglas0307 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Physical Ed., Fitness Type: Reflection Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Running
	Beginner 1 pts	Emerging 3 pts	Developing 4 pts	Proficient 5 pts
Leg Position	Beginner Flat foot contact<BR> Short stride<BR> Wide stride (student runs with feet wider than shoulder width apart)	Emerging Legs near full extension<BR> Upper body very vertical, no leaning forward at all	Developing Heel-toe contact with the ground<BR> Knee angle between 45 to 90 degree<BR> Top of quadriceps almost parallel to ground	Proficient Heel-toe contact when lightly running<BR> High heel recovery (coming up toward buttocks)<BR> Top of quadricep parallel to ground<BR> Knee angle 90 degrees
Arm/Upper Body Position	Beginner High guard arm position (hands come up toward shoulder level)<BR> Upper body completely vertical	Emerging Arms at middle guard (they are swung at lower chest, mid-torso level)<BR> Upper body less vertical, no leaning forward	Developing Arms at low guard (natural running position)<BR> Arms in opposition to the legs<BR> Elbows bent not quite 90 degrees; partially extended during the run<BR> Upper body with slight forward lean for momentum	Proficient Arms in complete opposition to legs<BR> Upper body with necessary forward lean<BR> Complete elbow extension<BR> Elbows at 90 degrees
Running Path	Beginner Moves inconsistently along path, traveling off path and returning 3 or more times.	Emerging Stays mostly on path but wastes movement returning to mid-line	Developing Usually stays on path and uses little effort to regain rhythm.	Proficient Consistently stays on path and in rhythm.