Distinguished - Examines the assessments used to obtain the provided results for the selected client, comprehensively addresses the purpose of each assessment, the benefits of performing multiple assessments, and compares and contrasts the assessments.

Proficient - Examines the assessments used to obtain the provided results for the selected client, addresses the purpose of each assessment, the benefits of performing multiple assessments, and compares and contrasts the assessments. Minor details are missing or the comparison is slightly unbalanced.

Basic - Examines the assessments used to obtain the provided results for the selected client. Partially addresses the purpose of each assessment, the benefits of performing multiple assessments, and compares and contrasts the assessments. Relevant details are missing and/or the comparison is unbalanced.

Below Expectations - Examines the assessments used to obtain the provided results for the selected client, and attempts to addresses the purpose of each assessment, the benefits of performing multiple assessments, and compare and contrast the assessments; however, many  details are missing and  the comparison is significantly unbalanced.

Non-Performance - The examination and comparison of the assessments is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses the muscular strength and endurance status of the selected client, calculates strength and endurance, logs results, and thoroughly explains the results to the selected client. Fully addresses each component described in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Assesses the muscular strength and endurance status of the selected client, calculates strength and endurance, logs results, and explains the results to the selected client. Addresses each component described in the assignment instructions but minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially assesses the muscular strength and endurance status of the selected client, calculates strength and endurance, logs results, and minimally explains the results to the selected client. Vaguely addresses most components described in the assignment instructions and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assess the muscular strength and endurance status of the selected client, calculate strength and endurance, log results, and explain the results to the selected client; however, does not addresses each component described in the assignment instructions and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance -The assessment of the muscular strength and endurance status of the selected client is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly completes the Resistance Training Log and develops a comprehensive resistance-training exercise plan.  Selects eight exercises, illustrates intensity and duration, designates a frequency, and demonstrates a full understanding of progression and overload. Clearly and comprehensively addresses all components described in the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Completes the Resistance Training Log and develops a comprehensive resistance-training exercise plan.  Selects at least eight exercises, illustrates intensity and duration, designates a frequency, and demonstrates understanding of progression and overload. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially completes the Resistance Training Log and develops a limited resistance-training exercise plan.  Selects at least five exercises, illustrates intensity and duration, designates a frequency, and demonstrates vague understanding of progression and overload. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the Resistance Training Log and develop a  resistance-training exercise plan; however, selects fewer than  four exercises, does not  illustrates intensity and duration, designate a frequency,  demonstrate understanding of progression and overload, and/or significant details are missing or unclear.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the assessment results and exercise plan to the selected client.  Clearly addresses client directly while comprehensively explaining results and rationale as outlined.

Proficient - Explains the assessment results and exercise plan to the selected client.  Addresses client directly while explaining results and rationale as outlined. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially explains the assessment results and exercise plan to the selected client.  Vaguely addresses client while explaining results and rationale. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the assessment results and exercise plan to the selected client; however, does address client directly while explaining results and rationale and/or significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the assessment results and exercise plan to the selected client 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 - 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.