iRubric: Distance Running (Form and Pacing) rubric

Student shows multiple mechanical issues in lower body. Specifically:

1) Feet land flat
2) No attempt to land on balls of feet.
3) Stride is too long/short/choppy
4) Lack of hip flexion
5) Excessive drag
6) Significant leg whip (due to lack of hip flexion)
7) Lower body drills are incorrect (HK/BK)

Student has minimal mechanical faults and begins to show signs of progression such as:

1) Legs near full extension.
2) Attempting to run mid-foot to ball of foot.
3) Stride begins to balance out.
4) Knees are lifted properly due to hip extension
5) Drills have improved

Student has become competent in lower body mechanic drills and consistently uses correct lower body mechanics while running. Student may still require work in:

1) Stride correction
2) Drag reduction
3) Minimizing leg whip
4) Improving hip flexion
5) Foot placement

Student shows no sign of mechanical faults and is proficient in all lower body movements while running.

Feet land in proper manner. Student gets push forward from using balls of feet.
Has minimal drag.
Legs and arms move in pattern together. (opposite arm and leg)

Student demonstrates no understanding of pacing.

1) Sprinting
2) Constant walking
3) No attempt at running
4) Significant amounts of intermittent running and walking
5) No understanding of the "talk test"

Student demonstrates knowledge of pacing & the "talk" test.

Pacing is still inconsistent, but student is able to adapt and adjust.

Student understands various paces in the "talk" test. Student uses pacing well during lesson, yet pacing still varies during runs.

Student demonstrates prolific understanding of pacing and is able to use it to full advantage. Excels at being able to control how they run, pace did not change at all, unless the run requires it. Student adapts exceptionally.