Which standard involves applying knowledge of concepts, principles and strategies and tactics to movement and performance?

• A. Demonstrates competency in variety of motor skills and movement patterns
• B. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles and strategies and tactics to movement and performance
• C. Exhibits personal and social behavior that respects self and others
• D. Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self expression, social interaction

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is the ability to take knowledge about how concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics inform movement and performance and actively apply it during action. This means using understanding of game rules, spatial awareness, tempo, and decision-making to plan and adjust how you move, choose tactics, and respond to what’s happening in the performance moment. For example, in a game situation, a student would not only execute a skill but also decide which tactic to use, when to change pace, and how to position the body based on principles of timing, balance, and space.

This is why the best answer describes applying that knowledge to movement and performance. The other options touch on separate standards: one emphasizes a broad range of motor skills and movement patterns (focus on ability to perform), another highlights personal and social behavior (behavioral and social skills), and a third stresses recognizing the value of physical activity for health and enjoyment (attitudes toward exercise).