VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 4
learning ways to manage energy) to "Excelling" (completing routines with steady
energy and using strategies such as hydration and pacing).
Students' progress in building stamina for daily life and commuting can be
effectively tracked using a clearly defined competency scale. The Competency
Scale for Building Stamina in Daily Life and Commuting table presents specific
criteria for each proficiency level, providing both educators and students with
observable benchmarks for growth (see Table 2).
Table 2
Competency Scale Example: Building Stamina for Daily Life & Coaching
Competency Scale Example: Building Stamina for Daily Life & Commuting
Level Description
4 – Excelling Consistently completes daily routines and commutes with steady
energy, rarely needing to pause; tracks stamina and uses strategies
(hydration, pacing, rest).
3 – Proficient Completes routines at a steady pace, taking short breaks as needed;
can describe at least two ways to manage energy.
2 – Progressing Can complete some routines and commutes but often needs several
breaks or reminders to slow down and take care of energy.
1 – Emerging Often feels tired or needs frequent breaks to finish daily routines and
commutes; still learning ways to manage stamina.
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