During a parent conference, a fourth-grade parent informs the teacher that she strongly disagrees with the fourth-grade physical education slogan, "Cooperation first; competition second." Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate in responding to the parent's concerns?
a.Competition is important but not as important as developing healthy lifestyle choices through cooperative group activity.
b.According to the State Framework, competition is not considered a necessary component of elementary physical education.
c.Being able to work cooperatively in groups is a primary factor for success in physical education activities and provides the foundation for success in all competitive sports.
d.Teachers plan activities that emphasize self-improvement and fair play and teach students how to compete positively and constructively at grade level.