Distinguished - Examines and comprehensively describes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and wellness. Uses examples from the course text and at least one scholarly article that demonstrating a precise understanding of the relationship. 

Proficient - Examines and describes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and wellness. Uses examples from the course text and at least one scholarly article that demonstrating an understanding of the relationship. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Examines and partially describes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and wellness. Uses examples from the course text and at least one scholarly article that demonstrating a limited understanding of the relationship.  Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Examines and attempts to describe the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and wellness; however, does not use examples from the course text and/or at least one scholarly article that demonstrates an understanding of therelationship and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The examination and description of the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and wellness is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses own  cardiorespiratory fitness level by completing the proper assessment, summarizes the methods, provides exact results, and describes the conclusion. Fully addresses all elements described in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Assesses own  cardiorespiratory fitness level by completing the proper assessment, summarizes the methods, provides exact results, and describes the conclusion. Fully addresses all elements described in the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially assesses own  cardiorespiratory fitness level by completing the proper assessment, minimally summarizes the methods, provides results, and describes the conclusion. Vaguely addresses some elements described in the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attemtps to assess own  cardiorespiratory fitness level by completing the proper assessment, summarize the methods, provide results, and describe the conclusion; however, does not address many  elements described in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The cardiorespiratory assessment element is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive cardiorespiratory exercise plan that will help achieve the next level of fitness, determines fitness goals, examines current guidelines, thoroughly explains three recommendations that  serve as basis for goals, incorporates FITT principle, and includes an activity schedule. All elements identified in the assignment instructions are fully addressed.

Proficient -Develops a cardiorespiratory exercise plan that will help achieve the next level of fitness, determines fitness goals, examines current guidelines, explains three recommendations that  serve as basis for goals, incorporates FITT principle, and includes an activity schedule. All elements identified in the assignment instructions are addressed but minor details are missing.

Basic - Develops a limited cardiorespiratory exercise plan that will help achieve the next level of fitness, determines fitness goals, examines current guidelines, explains three recommendations that  serve as basis for goals, incorporates FITT principle, and includes an activity schedule. Some elements identified in the assignment are addressed and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attemtps to develop a cardiorespiratory exercise plan that will help achieve the next level of fitness, determine fitness goals, examine current guidelines,  explain three recommendations that  serve as basis for goals, incorporates FITT principle, and include an activity schedule; however, many elements identified in the assignment instructions are not addressed and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The development of a cardiorespiratory exercise plan element is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.