Role of Games Flashcards
How do games support skill development?
They help students practice fundamental movement skills, personal fitness, sport-specific skills, and cooperative or competitive abilities in various settings(Role of Games (1)).
What is the purpose of games in physical education?
Games provide opportunities for students to develop control, agility, speed, and balance, while enhancing body, spatial, and relational awareness through individual or group play(Role of Games (1)).
What teaching progression is recommended for games?
A progression from individual to partner and then group activities, with adjustments to rules, equipment, participants, and space to maximize engagement and practice(Role of Games (1)).
What are the four main types of games in physical education?
Invasion and Territory, Striking and Fielding, Target, and Net/Wall games(Role of Games (1))
What is the focus of invasion and territory games?
These games involve teams trying to invade the opponent’s territory to score points while defending their own, like in basketball and soccer(Role of Games (1)).
What are examples of striking and fielding games?
Baseball, cricket, and kickball, where players score by striking a ball and reaching designated areas(Role of Games (1)).
Describe the purpose of target games.
Target games focus on precision, as players aim objects toward a target area, such as in golf or archery(Role of Games (1)).
What are net and wall games?
These are games where players hit an object over a net or against a wall, like volleyball or tennis, requiring coordination and quick reflexes(Role of Games (1)).
What characterizes Developmental Level I in games?
Emphasis on basic motor skills and exploration, with simple games that can be done individually or in small groups to build a movement foundation(Role of Games (1)).
What focus does Developmental Level III bring to games?
Emphasis on strategy, advanced motor skills, and the ability to apply skills in varied situations, preparing students for larger group activities(Role of Games (1)).
What are offensive strategies commonly used in invasion games?
Maintaining possession, creating space for teammates, and attacking the goal(Role of Games (1))
List some defensive tactics in invasion games.
Defending the goal, covering space, positioning defensively, and predicting opponents’ movements(Role of Games (1)).
What is the difference between cooperative and competitive games?
Cooperative games emphasize teamwork and shared goals, while competitive games focus on individual or team winning(Role of Games (1)).
How can cooperative elements be integrated into competitive games?
By emphasizing teamwork, creating equal roles, and encouraging supportive communication among players(Role of Games (1)).
How can Laban’s Movement Concepts be applied to teaching games?
By focusing on body, space, effort, and relationship awareness, students learn to control movements, use space wisely, adjust effort, and build positive connections with teammates(Role of Games (1)).
