2. Welcome parents of 5D
5D’s PDPHE class
This semester we will be using a Game Sense
approach to teach your children in PE Classes.
3. Game Sense is a relatively new teaching
approach (Towns, 2002).
The students learn through focussing on the
game, rather than the specific skill or
technique (Towns, 2002).
Game Sense is an approach using games to
teach students fundamental skills(Light,
2006).
4. By implementing a Game Sense
approach to teaching students
fundamental skills, they are able
to learn fundamental skills in an
enjoyable context (Towns, 2002).
Game Sense is an effective way to
develop skills, as the techniques
are learnt in a ‘real’ game
situation (Towns, 2002).
By focusing on the game, children
are encouraged to develop a
greater understanding of the
game being played (Towns,
2002).
5. A Game Sense approach allows for children to
learn valuable skills without even realising it.
Children are able to use the skills they have
learnt more practically, as the skills are learnt
in a game setting.
Game Sense is not only a teaching method,
but also an approach for coaching children.
This can be effective in teaching students
strategies and tactics of the game.
6. Students are able to learn fundamental movement
skills through an enjoyable environment (Board of
Studies, 2007)
By learning strategies and tactics about a game, it
could invoke students to use decision making and
problem solving skills (Board of Studies, 2007)
Through enjoying the activities using a game sense
approach, it could influence students positively in
having an active lifestyle (Board of Studies, 2007).
7. Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal
development, health and physical education
K-6: Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.
Light, R. (2006). Introduction: The games
approach to coaching. Journal of Physical
Education, 39(1), 5-8.
Towns, J. (2002). About game sense. Game
Sense. Retrieved from
http://www.activehealth.uow.edu.au/gamese
nse/index.html
