iRubric: Weight Lifting Technique rubric

Emerging Student sometimes holds breath while lifting. Breathing is inconsistent with the direction of the lift.

Competent Student often breathes out on positive repetition and in on negative repetition. Breathing is controlled.

Proficient Student consistently breathes out on a positive repetition and in on a negative repetition. Breathing rythmn is maintained through all repetitions and or interruptions.

Emerging Student doesn't consistently fully extend or contract the muscle during positive and negative repetitions while moving the joint involved through a full range of motion.

Competent Student consistently fully extends or contracts the muscle during positive and negative repetitions while moving the joint involved through a full range of motion.

Proficient Student consistently fully extends or contracts the muscle during positive and negative repetitions while moving the joint involved through a full range of motion and can apply the principle to new lifts.

Students demonstrate spotting skills with major errors in technique. Spotters may provide inconsistent spotting, show a lack of attention, lead partner with equipment management, and/or over-spot resulting in ineffective performance. Students may need assistance to safely complete the task.

Students demonstrate spotting skills (hand and body position) with minor errors. Spotters remain attentive throughout the exercise, follow weight facility safety procedures correctly and maintain a safe environment during the exercise.

Students demonstrate effective spotting skills (hand and body position) with no observable errors in technique. Students remain constantly attentive and provide verbal support (compliments and encouragements) to the lifter. Spotters follow weight facility safety procedures correctly and maintain a safe environment during the exercise. Spotters assist (not lead) their partners with proper equipment management and do not "over-spot."