An introduction about what it is and how

it involves and benefits your child.

WHAT IS GAME SENSE?
Breed and Spittle (2011) state that Game sense is a new approach to teaching
and coaching. It focuses on the development of tactics and decision making.
Unlike other teaching approaches, Game Sense encourages participants to be
more tactically aware as well as improving decision making during games.
There are 4 types of games used throughout this approach of teaching, they
are; Invasion, Striking/Fielding, Target and Net/wall Games.
MORE POSITIVES ABOUT GAME SENSE
Encourages active problem solving
Student enthusiasm increases as boredom from repetition is eliminated
As mentioned by Light (2012), learning within the games means we are
able to modify games to better suit the students needs, skills and
experiences as well as meet the teachers outcomes.
Emphasises enjoyment, fun, teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership.

Flow Charts that visually show the steps of the
Game Sense approach and also the interaction of
learner applied to Game Sense.
STRENGTHS OF GAMES SENSE
There are many benefits and strengths with using Game Sense as a teaching approach.
One of the most important reasons would be that we are helping boost students
enthusiasm towards sports as well as increasing participation and improving many
skills that are incredibly important such as team work and leadership.
The use of modified games means that students are constantly experience new takes on
a mix of sports, reducing boredom levels which decreases behavioural problems.
STRENGTHS CONTINUED
By using this approach it boosts students confidence as the pressures of trying to
perfect skills throughout drills are eliminated and students are able to assess their
skills throughout the game and use decision making skills to adjust their
movements.
Students understanding moves from why to how, this means that students progress
from tactical skills to technical skills.
Helps create a better and more positive attitude towards sports.

REFERENCES
Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal development, health and physical education
K-6: Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.
Breed, R. and Spittle, M. (2011). Developing game sense through tactical learning: a
resource for teachers and coaches. Port Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University
Press.
Light, Richard (2012). Game Sense : Pedagogy for Performance, Participation and
Enjoyment. Retrieved from http://www.eblib.com