Which component of SHAPE America's standards describes responsible personal and social behavior in physical education?

Which component of SHAPE America's standards describes responsible personal and social behavior in physical education?

• A. The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others
• B. The physically literate individual demonstrates advanced cardiovascular endurance
• C. The physically literate individual excels at sport-specific skills
• D. The physically literate individual uses technology in fitness tracking

Answer: (A)

SHAPE America's standards include a component that focuses on how individuals behave in physical activity—exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior and respecting self and others. The statement that a physically literate individual demonstrates this kind of behavior matches that focus exactly, highlighting safety, sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect in PE settings. The other options point to fitness performance, skill proficiency, or use of technology, which pertain to different aspects of being physically literate, not the behavior-focused component described here.

SHAPE America's standards include a component that focuses on how individuals behave in physical activity—exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior and respecting self and others. The statement that a physically literate individual demonstrates this kind of behavior matches that focus exactly, highlighting safety, sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect in PE settings. The other options point to fitness performance, skill proficiency, or use of technology, which pertain to different aspects of being physically literate, not the behavior-focused component described here.