Sample Activity (Upper Body Strength)
Activity Name: Push-Up Pyramid Challenge​
Description: Teams compete in a push-up pyramid (e.g., 5-10-15-10-5 reps). A teammate
cannot proceed until the previous one completes their reps.
Duration: 5 minutes
Extra twist: Each round features a different push-up variation (standard, wide-arm, diamond,
etc.).​
Training Principle Applied: Progression (increasing difficulty), Specificity (targeting upper body
muscles), Overload (challenging repetitions).​
Gamification Element: Time-based competition; the fastest team wins.
Rubric for Rating (100 points total)
Criteria
Excellent
(25)
Good (20)
Satisfactory
(15)
Needs
Improvement
(10)
Poor (5)
Creativity &
Engagement
(Is the activity
unique, fun,
and
motivating?)
Highly
creative,
engaging,
and
enjoyable
Creative and
engaging
Somewhat
creative but
needs more
engagement
Lacks
originality or
engagement
Not creative
or engaging
Application
of Training
Principles
(Does it
correctly
apply training
principles?)
Clearly
applies
multiple
principles
effectively
Applies
principles
well
Some
application,
but not
well-integrate
d
Minimal
application
No clear
application
Mostly clear
Somewhat
clear but
could be
improved
Instructions
are unclear
Disorganized
and
confusing
Organization Very clear
& Clarity
and easy to
(Are
follow
instructions
clear and
well-structure
d?)
Inclusivity &
Adaptability
(Can all
fitness levels
participate?)
Highly
inclusive with
modifications
Mostly
inclusive with
some
modifications
Some
modifications
but limited
accessibility
Few
adaptations
for different
levels
Not inclusive
or adaptable
Total Score: ____ /100
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