1. Game sense is an innovative approach in
teaching fundamental movement skills
(FMS).
2. Game sense enhances students skills by
providing them with a student-teacher,
teacher-student learning environment.
3. Research indicates teachers who implement a
game sense approach to their classes had
students who were highly motivated.
Not only do FMS increase, but it also
increases cognitive learning, enhancing
students decision making skills.
4. Game sense approach is introduced into our
classes by
Small-sided and designer games.
Modification of games and rules, and play
practices to emphasis on particular skills.
5. Freeze time - I ask questions, allowing
students to answer, providing guided
discovery and inquiry.
6. An important note - Children who are
competent in FMS are more likely to enjoy
sports and physical activities, developing life-
long commitment to being fit and healthy.
Furthermore, students who have achieved
proficiency in FMS have better self-esteem
and socialisation skills, therefore creating a
positive attitude towards physical education.
In addition, students who are confident with
FMS, display improvement across all key
learning areas.
7. By implementing game sense, and coinciding
with the BOS, NSW PDHPE syllabus, students
will develop and enhance their skills in;
Interpersonal Relationships
Decision Making
Games and Sports
Growth and Development
8. References
Austin, B., Haynes, J., & Miller, J. (2004). Using a
game sense approach for improving
fundamental motor skills. Paper presented at the
Australian Association for Research in Education
Conference, Melbourne,Victoria.
Pill, S. (2016). An appreciative inquiry exploring
game sense teaching in physical education.
Sport, Education and Society, 21:2, 279-297.
Pill, S. (2011).Teacher engagement with teaching
games for understanding-game sense in physical
education. Journal of Physical Education and
Sport, 11(2), 115–123.
