Which of the following is NOT considered a type of group activity?

• A. Formal
• B. Informal
• C. Subject Groups
• D. Base Groups

Answer: (C)

In physical education, grouping students for activities centers on how they will work together during movement tasks. Formal groups are purposeful and structured, with assigned roles and clear objectives, suitable for tasks that require planning and coordinated effort. Informal groups form spontaneously for short activities, warm-ups, or practice rounds, with flexibility and no long-term commitments. Base groups are stable, long-term teams that stay together across several lessons to build trust, accountability, and consistent participation.

Subject Groups, however, isn’t a standard way to organize PE activities. Grouping by subject is more about dividing students by academic content areas, which doesn’t align with organizing movement-based tasks in a PE setting. Because PE relies on how students collaborate during physical tasks, Subject Groups aren’t considered a typical type of group activity.