Game Sense 2
Game Sense 2
Game Sense 2
By Miss Fisher
What is a game sense approach?
Game sense is the use of modified games to increase student engagement
develop their skill and understanding of the tactics of the game (Pill, 2012).
3. Being able to execute the how and what successful (movement capability)
(Pill, 2012)
Game sense and fundamental movement skills
(FMS)
How does game sense link to the NSW PDHPE K-6 Syllabus?
What are the benefits for my child?
• Engaging way for students to develop their fundamental movement skills
(Pill, 2013)
What would a game sense approach look like in
a PDHPE lesson?
• Teachers gives instructions on the game and its rules
(Nicolas, 2014)
Links to the syllabus
Game sense links with the following stage 3 outcomes:
PD3-4 adapts movement skills in a variety of physical activity contexts PD3-5
proposes, applies and assesses solutions to movement challenges
PD3-10 selects and uses interpersonal skills to interact respectfully with others to
promote inclusion and build connections
PD3-11 selects, manipulates and modifies movement skills and concepts to
effectively create and perform movement sequences
(NESA, 2019)
References
Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER). (2005). Active Schools Active Kids. Building Quality Physical
Education Programs. Perth, WA: ACHPER .
Light, R. (2014). Positive pedagogy for physical education. Retrieved from https://www.achper.org.au/blog/blog-positive-pedagogy-for-
physical-education
Nicolas, R. (2014). The skill based approach vs. the game sense approach. Retrieved from http://www.rogettennicolas.com
NSW Education Standard Authority. (2018). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–10 Syllabus (Rev. ed.). Sydney, Australia:
Author. Retrieved from http://pdhpe-k-10-syllabus-2018-pdf.pdf
Pill, S. (2010). Using tactical games. Sport coach, 31(1). Retrieved from
http://www.auspost.gov.au/sportcoachmag/coaching_processes/using_tactical_games
Pill, S. (2013). Playing with Purpose Game Sense to Sport Literacy: A resources to support teachers and coaches in the implementation of a
game-centred approach to sport teaching. Hindmarsh, SA: ACHPER Australia.