Game Sense, also known as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU), is an approach that emphasizes student-centered learning in physical education. It focuses on developing problem-solving skills through modified game play, allowing students to explore strengths and weaknesses. Teachers facilitate learning by asking questions and letting students find solutions through trial and error rather than simply providing instruction. This motivates students and enhances creativity, critical thinking, and overall development.

2. What is Game Sense?
Also known as Teaching Games for Understanding
(TGfU), Game Sense is a way of providing a learning
based approach where the skills of the students
takes over the importance of the game.
It focuses on developing student’s thinking through
problem solving while using physical activity.

3. How does it work?
This method of learning allows students to figure out
problems for themselves.
Teachers stand back and allow students to use trial and
error to solve a problem that may emerge within the
game.
To encourage this type of thinking, teachers may ask
questions to stimulate reflection and allow the formulation
of ideas/solutions that can be tested and evaluated by the
class.

4. What is it good for?
Students are able to discover their strengths and
weakness on their own, rather than a teacher letting
them know.
This allows for growth and development within the
student as well as being able to work on their
problem solving skills.

5. What are the benefits?
Allows for increased motivation; particularly in
beginning students
Pushes students to use creativity and different
strategies to solve problems
Attention is focused on each individual students
strengths within the game

6. Strengths through a teaching
approach
Teachers are able to identify which students are
struggling and have the ability to alter the game in a
way to suit the needs and abilities of all students.
This can assist teachers when it comes time to
assess students on their abilities; they will be able to
chart their development on a particular activity.

7. References
Light, R. (2012) Game Sense: Pedagogy for
Performance, Participation and Enjoyment. Taylor
and Francis.
Pill, S. (2014). Teaching Games for Understanding.
Australian Sports Commission: Sports Coach 29, 2.
Retrieved from:
http://www.ausport.gov.au/sportscoachmag/coaching
_processes/teaching_games_for_understanding