This unit (SPE2001) provides students with an overview of minor and major games for children's physical activity participation. This unit has a focus on small-sided and modified games from different game categories including; team building and cooperation games; reaction and chasing games; warm-up games; Game Sense games; general games; circuit activities; and cultural games. Students will develop an understanding of these game categories; develop knowledge and skills to apply movement concepts and strategies in minor and major games; modify games and activities for participation and skill development; and instruct games and activities for participation and skill development. These concepts will be explored through theoretical understanding.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SPE2001
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Evaluate different types of major and minor games and activities for participation in physical education as relevant to contemporary settings; | ||
| 2. | Design experiences to apply movement skills, concepts and strategies in major and minor games and activities with responsibility and accountability; | ||
| 3. | Modify major and minor games and activities for participation and skill development with creativity and judgement; and, | ||
| 4. | Adapt major and minor games and activities to develop movement skills and concepts in games to suit participant groups. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Online Case Study | 30% |
| Journal | Workbook | 30% |
| Presentation | Instructional Presentation | 40% |
Required reading
Game sense: Teaching games for understanding.
Breed, R. & Spittle, M. (2020).
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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