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1. GAME SENSE IN PE
CONTENTS OF POWERPOINT
What is game sense?
Game sense categories
Strengths of game sense approach
Game sense model
Game sense links to syllabus
Reference list
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2. WHAT IS GAME SENSE
A game sense approach refers to a method which allows development of a
broader meaning of sport and physical activity due to its focus on developing
thinking through problem solving using physical activity.
The focus of the game sense approach aims to place the participant in
situations where decision making and problem solving are central to
successful performance.
Game sense approach, when teaching the sport or physical activity is a
holistic model as it diverts all attention on the individual and not with the sub
set of activity specific skills for the activity in focus.
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3. Game sense continued..
The Game sense approach is set to modify games, to make them more
engaging and focus on the tactical dimensions of the game. (Light &
Georgakis, 2005).
These modified games are presented to be problem solving and guided by
teacher questioning. They reduce demands on skill and rather focus on
decision making, thinking and tactical understanding.
An effective approach to incorporate is in between games, to get the students
to reflect on ideas and concepts through group discussions.
(Light & Georgakis, 2005).
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4. Game sense categories.
The Game sense approach categorises games into four categories:
INVASION GAMES; eg, soccer, touch
football, netball, basketball and AFL. Etc.
TARGET GAMES; eg golf, archery, bowling.
COURT AND NET GAMES; eg volley ball,
tennis.
STRIKING AND FIELDING; eg baseball,
cricket and softball.
(Webb and Pearson, 2008).
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5. STRENGTHS OF GAME SENSE APPROACH
The games approach, in contrast to the traditional approach, emphasizes first
learning what to do, then how to do it.
Game sense approach allows the children to discover what to do in the game
not by you telling them what to in the game, but by them experiencing it.
Besides keeping students active throughout the pe lesson, Game sense drives
motivation within participants of all skill levels as each game can be modified
by the teacher when needed (Truong, 2014).
Decision making skills are developed through this approach which is beneficial
for the students in the long run as decision making is an important life skill.
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6. GAME SENSE MODEL
* GAME: creating un understanding of the
modified games’ rules, objectives and skills.
*GAME APPRECAITAION: the development of
appreciation for the games’ rules and strategies.
*TACTICAL AWARENESS: students learn how to use
offensive and defensive tactics to aid them in
the game
*DECISION MAKING: students here, develop the
ability to make appropriate decisions.
*SKILL EXECUTION: here, students commence to
understand the significance of proper use of
skills and techniques.
*GAME PERFORMANCE: Involves applying previous
steps in a proper game.
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7. HOW DOES GAME SENSE LINK TO SYLLABUS
Skill outcomes from the syllabus which can be applied to game sense include;
Communicating (COES1.1) – expresses feelings, needs and wants in appropriate ways.
Decision Making (DMES1.2) – Identifies some options available when making simple decisions.
Interacting (INES1.3) – Relates well to others in work and play situations.
Moving (MOES1.4) – Demonstrates a general awareness of how basic movement skills apply in
play and other introductory movement experiences.
Problem Solving (PSES1.5) – Seeks help as needed when faced with simple problems.
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8. REFERENCES
Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal Development, health and
physical education K-6: Syllabus. Syndey, Australia: Author.
Webb, P.I., & Pearson, P-J. (2008). An integrated approach for
teaching games for understanding (TGfU). Retrieved from
http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1053&context=edu
papers
Light, R. & Georgakis, S. (2005) ‘Taking away the scary factor’:
Female pre- service primary school teachers’ responses to game sense
pedagogy in physical education, in Higher education in a changing
world, Proceedings of the 28th HERDSA Annual Conference, Sydney, 3-
6 July 2005: pp260.
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