Swimming rubrics 2026

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The document is a rubric for assessing freestyle swimming performance, focusing on key areas such as kicking, arm position, head position/breathing, gliding/rotating, and cardiovascular endurance. It provides a scoring system from 1 to 4, indicating levels of proficiency from 'does not meet' to 'exceeds' expectations. The rubric includes specific criteria for each level in various aspects of swimming technique and encourages improvement in time for a 200-yard swim.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the swimming rubric in the editor.
Begin by entering the student's name and today's time for the 200-yard swim at the top of the form. This personalizes the rubric and sets a clear context for assessment.
In the 'Kicking' section, evaluate the student's performance based on leg position and kicking technique. Select a score from 1 to 4 that best reflects their ability, ensuring you provide specific observations.
Move to 'Arm Position' and assess whether the elbow comes out of the water first. Again, choose a score that accurately represents their performance.
In 'Head Position/Breathing', note how consistently the student maintains proper head position during swimming. Assign a score based on your observations.
Evaluate 'Gliding/Rotating' next, focusing on body position and streamlining. Choose an appropriate score reflecting their technique.
Finally, assess 'Cardiovascular Endurance' by noting any improvements in swim times compared to previous performances. Record this in the designated area.
Complete the form by providing feedback in the sections labeled 'What I noticed you doing well' and 'What I noticed you could work on'.

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