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Yoga Sun Salutation A - skill testing 
Students will be evaluated on the poses in the Sun Salutation A sequence
Rubric Code: L2W6B8X
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Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not proficient

Shows 3 or more visible errors

1 pts

Partial proficient

Shows 2 visible errors.

2 pts

Proficient

Shows 1 visible error.

3 pts

Advanced proficient

No visible error.

4 pts

Comments/Score

(N/A)

Effort/enthusiasm

Demonstrates confidence, strength, effort, and energy throughout the flow.

Not proficient

Doesn't show any interest in the poses. Body language shows no energy flow and demonstrates lack of participation.
Partial proficient

Rushes through the flow with very little effort/energy flow.
Proficient

Shows enthusiasm and effort. Body language shows energy flow and interest in the flow.
Advanced proficient

Performs with strong interest and enthusiasm. Moves with the breath slowly into the flow with confidence, grace and body awareness.
Comments/Score
Tadasana/Urdhva Hastasana

Demonstrates proper alignment from feet grounded on the mat all the way to the top of the head with energy, strength and focus.

Not proficient

Attempts to perform the standing pose, but all elements are missing. Does not get in the correct pose.
Partial proficient

Performs pose but with 2 missing elements. Attempts to go in and out of the pose correctly.
Proficient

Performs pose with only 1 element missing. Shows ability to self-correct. Connects pose with breath. Comes in and out of the pose correctly.
Advanced proficient

Performs pose slowly, safely, accurately and with proper alignment in all areas. Can hold pose steadily connected with breath and comes in and out of the pose gracefully.
Comments/Score
Forward Fold/Halfway Lift

Demonstrates the ability to perform forward fold and halfway lift with proper form, alignment with energy and focus.

Not proficient

Attempts to perform pose, but all elements are missing. The movement does not resemble the pose.
Partial proficient

Performs pose but with 2 missing elements. May not be able to hold alignment or connect breath. Attempts to come in and out of the pose correctly.
Proficient

Performs pose with only 1 element missing. Shows ability to self-correct. Can hold the pose with proper alignment and connect to breath. Comes in and out of the pose correctly.
Advanced proficient

Performs pose slowly, safely and with proper alignment in all areas. Can hold pose steadily and connect with breath and comes in and out of the pose gracefully.
Comments/Score
Plank/Chaturanga

Demonstrates the ability to select and perform a plank and chaturanga pose with correct alignment, focus and strength.

Not proficient

Attempts to perform a plank and chaturanga but all elements are missing. The movement does not resemble the pose.
Partial proficient

Performs a plank and chaturanga but with 2 missing elements. May not be able to hold pose. Attempts to come out of the pose correctly.
Proficient

Performs a plank and chaturanga with only 1 element missing. Shows ability to self-correct. Can transition and hold pose with proper alignment most of the time.
Advanced proficient

Performs a plank into chaturanga slowly, safely and with proper alignment in all areas. Can hold the pose and demonstrates upper body and core strength and comes out of the pose gracefully.
Comments/Score
Up Dog or Cobra

Demonstrates proper alignment of the head/neck, shoulders/back/feet, energy, and strength with either Up Dog or the modification Baby Cobra

Not proficient

Attempts to perform the pose, but all elements are missing. The movement does not resemble the pose.
Partial proficient

Performs the pose but with 2 missing elements. Cannot hold the pose with proper alignment. Attempts to come out of the pose correctly.
Proficient

Performs the pose accurately with only 1 element missing. Shows ability to self-correct. Can hold pose for a full breath. Comes out of the pose correctly and safely.
Advanced proficient

Performs the pose slowly, safely and with proper alignment in all areas. Can hold pose for a full breath and comes out of the pose gracefully.
Comments/Score
Down Dog

Demonstrates proper alignment of the head, spine, and pelvis, energy and strength with Down Dog

Not proficient

Attempts to perform the pose, but all elements are missing. The movement does not resemble the pose.
Partial proficient

Performs the pose with 2 missing elements. Cannot hold pose for a full breath. Attempts to come out of the pose correctly.
Proficient

Performs pose with only 1 element missing. Shows ability to self-correct. Can hold the pose for a full breath. Comes out of the pose correctly.
Advanced proficient

Performs pose slowly, safely and with proper alignment in all areas. Can hold pose for a full breath and comes out of the pose gracefully.
Comments/Score
Score

Total Points
/28

Not proficient

Not Proficient (1-9)
Partial proficient

Partial Proficient (10-19)
Proficient

Proficient (20-24)
Advanced proficient

Advanced Proficient (25-28)
Comments/Score



Keywords:
  • Plank pose, Chaturanga pose, Up Dog pose, Down Dog pose


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