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Jogging/Distance Running Form

This rubric gives different criteria for legs/feet, arms and upper body form for jogging or distance running.

Rubric Code: DXXCC86

By Watson15

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Public Rubric

Subject: Physical Ed., Fitness

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Running
	Beginner 1 pts	Intermediate 2 pts	Advanced 3 pts
Upper Body Position	Beginner Upper body completely vertical Shoulders are high ('creep' up around ears)	Intermediate Upper body less vertical, no leaning forward Shoulders remain low	Advanced Upper body with slight forward lean for momentum Shoulders remain level and do not dip from side to side
Arms	Beginner High guard arm position (arms come up toward shoulder level)	Intermediate Arms at middle guard (they are swung at lower chest, mid-torso level) Arms in opposition to the legs Elbows bent not quite 90 degrees; partially extended during the run	Advanced Arms at low guard (natural running position) Arms in complete opposition to legs Complete elbow extension Elbows at 90 degrees
Legs/Feet	Beginner Flat foot contact Wide stride (student runs with feet wider than shoulder width apart)	Intermediate Heel-toe contact with the ground Long Stride High knee Lift	Advanced Light Heel-toe contact, mid foot Short efficient stride Slight Knee lift