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: N5X8X3 By b_fritz09 Draft Public Rubric Subject: Physical Ed., Fitness Type: Exam Grade Levels: 6-8

Running
	Precontrol 1 pts	Control 2 pts	Utilization 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts
Leg Position	Precontrol Flat foot contact Short stride Wide stride (student runs with feet wider than shoulder width apart)	Control Legs near full extension Upper body very vertical, no leaning forward at all	Utilization Heel-toe contact with the ground Knee angle between 45 to 90 degree Top of quadricep almost parallel to ground	Proficient Heel-toe contact when lightly running High heel recovery (coming up toward buttocks) Top of quadricep parallel to ground Knee angle 90 degrees
Arm/Upper Body Position	Precontrol High guard arm position (arms come up toward shoulder level) Upper body completely vertical	Control Arms at middle guard (they are swung at lower chest, mid-torso level) Upper body less vertical, no leaning forward	Utilization Arms at low guard (natural running position) Arms in opposition to the legs Elbows bent not quite 90 degrees; partially extended during the run Upper body with slight forward lean for momentum	Proficient Arms in complete opposition to legs Upper body with necessary forward lean Complete elbow extension Elbow at 90 degrees