Write a 1-2 page position statement addressing a current issue in health and ph
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Write a 1-2 page position statement addressing a current issue in health and physical education. Utilize information from research to support your points, cited in-text and in a reference list (not included in the 1-2 pages). See SHAPE America Position Statements Links to an external site.such as Download Physical-Education-is-Essential-for-All-Students.pdffor examples.
Your position statement should include 6 headings in APA format:
Title of your paper
Position: Your 1-2 sentence statement you created for homework
Definitions: 2-3 definitions of key terms.
Rationale: WHY you have taken this position, supported by research from at least 3 sources.
Conclusion: Summarize your paper in 3-5 sentences
References: At least 3 academic references, cited in APA7
Position Statement
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism
6 to >4.0 ptsDistinguished
Paper is on time, utilizes requested headings, has excellent spelling & grammar, is 1-2 pages long, and is free of plagiarism
4 to >2.0 ptsProficient
Paper is less than 24 hours late, utilizes requested headings, has proficient spelling & grammar, is 1-2 pages long, and is free of plagiarism
2 to >0.0 ptsBasic
Paper is 24 hours or more late, does not utilize requested headings, has poor spelling & grammar, is 1or less pages long, and is free of plagiarism
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
Paper is late, does not utilize requested headings, has poor spelling & grammar, is less than one page long, and contains instances of plagiarism OR is not turned in
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePosition
6 to >4.0 ptsDistinguished
Clearly states a position on a topic related to health, physical education, or sport; avoids using “I” statements or personal pronouns; is a statement that can be supported with evidence; complete sentence; aligns with best practices for health and physical education
4 to >2.0 ptsProficient
States a position on a topic related to health, physical education, or sport but needs more detail. The statement can be supported with evidence from research. Position aligns with best practices for health and physical education.
2 to >0.0 ptsBasic
States a position on a topic related to health, physical education, or sport. Uses “I” statements or personal pronouns. Statement hard to support with research Position aligns with best practices for health and physical education.
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
No position statement/ not turned in
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinitions
9 to >6.0 ptsDistinguished
Contains 2-3 key terms and their definitions, key terms are clearly relevant to position statement, definitions thoroughly explain key terms, definitions section cites sources in APA format (author last name, year of publication)
6 to >3.0 ptsProficient
Contains 2 key terms and their definitions, key terms relevant to position statement, definitions satisfactorily explain key terms, section cites sources
3 to >0.0 ptsBasic
Contains less than 2 key terms and their definitions, key terms are vaguely relevant to position statement, definitions explain key terms but need more detail, section does not sufficiently cite sources
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
No definitions section/ not turned in
9 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale
12 to >8.0 ptsDistinguished
Utilizes research to provide a clear, concise rationale for the position statement. Follows a logical progression of arguments, Thoroughly explains research related to the position statement and why the position was taken.
8 to >4.0 ptsProficient
Utilizes research to provide a rationale for the position statement. Generally follows a logical progression of arguments, but could use more information about why the position was taken.
4 to >0.0 ptsBasic
Rationale section is present and utilizes research to provide rationale for the position statement. Arguments are hard to follow OR does not clearly explain why the position was taken.
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
No rationale/ not turned in
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
3 ptsDistinguished
Restates the position, summarizes the rationale/ supporting evidence, contains a take-away, 3-5 sentences long, at the end of the paper
2 ptsProficient
Restates the position, contains a take-away, at least 3 sentences long, at the end of the paper
1 ptsBasic
Restates the position, at least 3, sentences long, at the end of the paper
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
No conclusion/ not turned in
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences & Formatting
9 to >6.0 ptsDistinguished
Reference list is in APA7 formatting, reference list contains 3-5 references, paper includes in-text citations for all sources in reference list, all sources cited in-text are included in the reference list, in-text citations are in APA format.
6 to >3.0 ptsProficient
Reference list is in a clear format but not APA7, paper contains at least 3 references, paper includes in-text citations for sources in reference list, sources cited in-text are included in the reference list, in-text citations are in a clear format but not APA7
3 to >0.0 ptsBasic
References are listed just as web links or do not include information about title & author; paper contains less than 3 references; not all in-text citations are cited in reference list, not all sources cited in-text are included in the reference list, in-text citations are not consistently present
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
No reference list or in-text citations/ not turned in
9 pts
