Coaching Philosophy Paper

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Content

60 points

55 to 60 points

The content of the paper demonstrates thoughtful analysis of the student’s personal philosophy supported by personal experience and class readings/assignments.

50 to 54 points

The content of the paper demonstrates an analysis of the student’s personal philosophy and is generally supported by personal experience and class readings/assignments; however, some areas could have been more developed.

1 to 49 points

The content of the paper demonstrates vague and incomplete analysis of the student’s personal philosophy; there is little support given in the form of personal experience and/or class readings/assignments.

0 points

Not present

Coaching Practice

40 points

37 to 40 points

There is a thorough perspective present regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will inform all aspects of his/her coaching practice.

34 to 36 points

There is a general perspective present regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will inform all aspects of his/her coaching practice; however, some areas could have been more developed.

1 to 33 points

There is a vague perspective present regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will inform all aspects of his/her coaching practice.

0 points

Not present

Biblical Worldview

40 points

37 to 40 points

A biblical worldview regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will integrate with the student’s convictions is included.

34 to 36 points

A biblical worldview regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will integrate with the student’s convictions is included; however, this could have been more developed and/or there are some gaps in logic.

1 to 33 points

A biblical worldview regarding how the student’s coaching philosophy will integrate with the student’s convictions is included; however, this section is vague and/or there are several gaps in logic.

0 points

Not present

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Current APA Format

20 points

18 to 20 points

Current APA guidelines are followed.

17 points

Current APA guidelines are followed with few errors.

1 to 16 points

Current APA guidelines followed with frequent errors or not followed.

0 points

Not present

Spelling and Grammar

20 points

18 to 20 points

Assignment is well-written with correct word choices, good phrasing, few grammatical errors, and few spelling errors.

17 points

Assignment is well-written with only a few errors with word choice, phrasing, grammar, and/or spelling; errors do not distract or detract from the overall meaning

1 to 16 points

The assignment is poorly written. There are numerous errors with word choices, phrasing, grammar, and/or spelling; errors distract and detract from the overall meaning.

0 points

Not present

Page Length and References

20 points

18 to 20 points

· The assignment is 10–15 pages.

· A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed references are used in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

17 points

· The assignment is 8–9 pages and/or

· A total of 8–9 peer-reviewed references are used in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

1 to 16 points

· The assignment is 5–7 pages and/or

· A total of 5–7 peer-reviewed references are used in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.

0 points

Not present