Who developed the National Standards for Physical Education, and what is the purpose?

• A. National Council for Physical Education developed to replace other subjects.
• B. SHAPE developed to complement other subjects.
• C. A local school district developed to promote athletics.
• D. A collaboration of professionals developed to standardize scoring.

Answer: (B)

SHAPE America developed the National Standards for Physical Education to guide what students should know and be able to do in PE and to connect physical education with the broader school curriculum. These standards aren’t about replacing other subjects or promoting athletics; they provide a framework that aligns PE with national education goals, supporting curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and professional development. The other options misstate who created the standards or their purpose: a local district would not establish nationwide standards, and standardizing scoring isn’t the main aim.