🏃‍♂️ WALT: Demonstrate effective cross country running skills and strategies

Success Criteria: I can show proper running technique, manage my pacing and breathing, demonstrate endurance strategies, and apply cross country tactics safely.

Beginning	Developing	Proficient	Advanced
Hunched posture, tense arms, inconsistent stride	Mostly upright, arms swing across body, some rhythm	Good posture, relaxed arms forward/back, steady stride	Excellent form maintained throughout, efficient movement

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Beginning	Developing	Proficient	Advanced
Starts too fast, irregular breathing, cannot talk	Some pace control, breathing mostly steady, short phrases	Consistent pace, rhythmic breathing, can talk in sentences	Excellent pace judgment, controlled breathing, maintains conversation

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Beginning	Developing	Proficient	Advanced
Single pace only, tires quickly, stops frequently	Attempts different efforts, some fatigue management	Uses hard-easy intervals, manages effort well	Strategic pacing, strong finish, excellent endurance

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Beginning	Developing	Proficient	Advanced
Poor positioning, unsafe passing, misses hazards	Basic positioning, cautious passing, notices some hazards	Good race positioning, safe passing, aware of terrain	Strategic positioning, confident passing, excellent safety awareness

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📈 Next Steps & Goal Setting

Extension Challenge: Research a famous cross country runner and identify one technique they use that you could try.

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