PDHPE – the idea of game sense
- 2. The game sense approach focuses on highlighting the ‘play’ aspects of sport, with it assumed that most games contain the same principles. (Curriculum Support) The skills needed to participate in these games or sports are taught as a step by step process, with students slowly learning to piece them together in order to complete the full sequence.
- 3. Game sense separates games into four key gaming areas: -Invasion Games -Target Games -Striking and Fielding games -Net and Wall games (Jakcie O’connell Curriculum Support) Students are encouraged to take control, as it takes on a student centered approach. Most activities are paused, with student reflection on participation encouraged. (Shane, Pill, Australian Sports Commission)
- 4. The game sense approach gives students the ability to compete or participate at their own level, with no pressure or stress being placed on the student. Students are able to reflect on their participation and progress, giving them the ability to improve their skills at their own pace. A student centered approach, giving them the ability to change the game in order to gain different skills.
- 5. Game sense focuses on the individual and not on the specific set of skills needed for that activity. It is a universal method, as it can be used with all ages and manipulated to fulfil their needs. It is an approach that can be used by any skilled teacher and can make for an encouraging, engaging and enjoyable PE lesson!
- 6. Students need encouragement. Try to encourage children to make their own decisions when participating in games. Let them set out the rules! Ask questions to get the student thinking and encourage them to stop and reflect.
- 7. PDHPE is an important part of a students education. Using the game sense approach makes it engaging, enjoyable and fun! Lets try and highlight its importance so students come out of school with the knowledge and understanding they require to make some life decisions.
- 8. Pill, S. Teaching Games for Understanding. (n.d). Retrieved 9th October, 2014, from http://www.ausport.gov.au/sportscoachmag/coa ching_processes/teaching_games_for_understa nding O’Connell, J. Games Sense Approach to Practical Lessons. (n.d).Retrieved 9th October, 2014, from http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.g ov.au/secondary/pdhpe/assets/pdf/pa_002.pdf