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Game sense is technique that

teachers and coaches use during


PD/H/PE so students can gain greater
knowledge &understanding of skills
and outcomes through physical
activity (Light, 2006).


Game sense encourages
individuals to think and talk
about both the tactical and
technical aspects of play (Light,
2006) and rather telling players or
students what to do, ask them
what do they think they should do,
how might certain tactics work and
if they do not, what might you do
next time?

Collaborative learning and
questioning players is key in game
sense.
Net/Wall Striking/Fielding
Net and wall games are usually Striking and fielding games are
Games such as volleyball or tennis considered to be cricket or
Where a net or wall are involved Baseball (Mitchell, 1996).
(Mitchell, 1996).


Invasion Target
Soccer and football are types Target game involve students
Of invasion games that involve aiming for a target; such sports
Invading the opposing teams like golf and bowling
Side (Mitchell, 1996). (Mitchell, 1996).


Game sense has grown over the
years and is seen as a useful tool
when teaching PD/H/PE to students.

As Light (2004) pointed out, to
mentally engage students with the
physical side of sport creates a
better player. If players asked
themselves the questions about their
forward actions in a game and
possible consequences, they would
have a greater understanding and
outcome.
It states in the Syllabus that students should be able to apply
decision making and problem solve situations during a
sporting activity.
Game sense allows for students to engage in their sport as
well as critique and guide themselves to a winning outcome.
For stage 2 students, they should be able to communicate
and make decisions while part of a group of individually.
Students should also be able to interact with other group
members while working together to solve their sporting
dilemma (Board of Studies, 1999).
(1999). Personal development, health and physical education K-6 syllabus. Board
of Studies. Sydney, NSW: Board of Studies.
Light, R. (2004). Coaches' experiences of Game Sense: opportunities and
challenges. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 9:2, 115-131, DOI:
10.1080/1740898042000294949.
Light, R. (2006). Game sense: innovation or just good coaching? Journal of
physical education New Zealand, 39:1, pg.8.
Mitchell, S. A. (1996). Improving invasion game performance. Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance, 67(2), 30-32. doi:10.1080/07303084.1996.10607197

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