ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Triathlon

Running Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to compete in a triathlon. 

IMPORTANCE
A Triathlon is important because it tests and helps build your cardiovascular and muscular strength.

VOCABULARY
Triathlon: an athletic contest consisting of three different events.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Relay Event. In this game, teams will be competing in the sprint, middle distance, and long distance relay race. The objective, is to do your best in each event of the triathlon.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four. I will choose a student to be score keeper at each event.
• Each team will compete in each event.
• Before the event begins, decide with your team which of you will run in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last position.
• Decide which relay race you and your team will begin at.
• At each event: 
  • Have three teams compete (depending on class size)the first runner begins in a block start position with the baton
  • The baton must be passed in the exchange zone
  • Teams earn points depending on which place they come in:
    • 3rd- 10, 2nd- 20, 1st- 30 points  

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Discuss with students beforehand that this is a winning and losing game and if students do not feel comfortable they can participate in another role of the game.  
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Have students share goals they set for themselves with two other classmates before sharing with teacher on the way out of class.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Running Event. In this game, teams will be competing in the sprint, middle distance, and long distance race. The objective, is to do your best in each event of the triathlon.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four. I will choose a student to be score keeper at each event.
• Each team member will compete in each event.
• Before the event begins, decide with your team which event each of you will start at.
• At each event:
  • Have three students compete (depending on class size)
  • Students begin in a block start position
  • Students earn points depending on which place they come in:
    • 3rd- 10, 2nd- 20, 1st- 30 points  
• The points from the highest scoring teammate will count towards a team’s final tally.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Discuss with students beforehand that this is a winning and losing game and if students do not feel comfortable they can participate in another role of the game.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Have students share goals they set for themselves with two other classmates before sharing with teacher on the way out of class.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Team Event. In this game, teams will be competing in the sprint, middle distance, and long distance race. The objective, is to do your best in each event of the triathlon.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four. I will choose a student to be score keeper at each event.
• Each team member will compete in each event.
• Before the event begins, decide with your team which event each of you will start at.
• At each event:
  • Have three students compete (depending on class size)
  • Students begin in a block start position
  • Students earn points depending on which place they come in:
    • 3rd- 10, 2nd- 20, 1st- 30 points  
• The points from the highest scoring teammate will count towards a team’s final tally.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students are not involving everyone on their team, consider a variation where everyone on a team needs to touch the ball before scoring.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Have students share goals they set for themselves with two other classmates before sharing with teacher on the way out of class.