Which set of domains constitutes instructional goals in physical education?

• A. Physical, social, emotional
• B. Psychomotor, cognitive, affective
• C. Muscular, skeletal, circulatory
• D. Cognitive, perceptual, motor

Answer: (B)

In physical education, instructional goals are organized around three learning domains: psychomotor, cognitive, and affective. Psychomotor involves developing movement skills, coordination, and physical performance. Cognitive covers knowledge about movement concepts, rules, strategies, safety, and health understanding. Affective focuses on attitudes, motivation, values, sportsmanship, and appreciation for physical activity. This combination ensures students learn how to move, understand why and how to apply skills, and approach activity with positive dispositions. The other options mix categories that aren’t used together as the standard instructional-goals framework for physical education.