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