HS 325 Game Stages Developmental Games

Quick Review

GLSP is an abbreviation for _________

What are the 4 levels of GLSP?

What does GLSP have to do with Developmental PE?

What is the purpose of games in a Developmental Physical

Education Program?

Purpose of games in Dev. PE

Opportunities to APPLY the following

in a dynamic learning environment:

-Fundamental movement skills

Stability, Locomotor, Manipulative

-Movement concepts

Combining Movement Patterns

-Critical Thinking Skills p. 571

Rules of game, analyze, strategize

Promote Social Learning

Enhance Fitness

What are some of the factors toconsider when selecting and designing games for a class?

KEY CONSIDERATIONS:Have the students acquired the prerequisite:

motor skills and movement concepts level of Physical Fitness cognitive Understanding social skills

…needed to be successful and engaged?

‘Scarf Tag’ Scenario:

Class of 5 Yr. Olds (K)

Numerous chasers (25% of class) carry scarves

Once someone is tagged with the scarf s/he takes the scarf and becomes the chaser.

What are the pre-requisite skill requirements for this game?

What are the indicators that the children are not ready (or are too advanced) for a particular game?

Pre-requisite Skills for Scarf Tag:

Knowledge of different directions

Able to change the speed of one’s body

Understanding that changing directions is strategically more beneficial

Willingness to chase someone other than your friend!

5 Critical Components of Games Boundaries

Rules

Use of motor skills and movement concepts

Strategies

Classifying Games 1. Games for Understanding

Approach

Games categorized according to the strategies used:

-Target Games (bowling, archery)

-Net/wall games (badminton,volleyball)

-Invasion Games (basketball, soccer)

-Striking/Fielding Games (baseball, softball)

Classifying Games

2. Developmental Approach Games serve as a means to apply,

reinforce, and utilize present skill levels.

Developmental Levels I-IV.

Game Stages: Developmental Approach - Refer to Handout

Game Stage 1 Individual ChallengesDeveloping control of an object ie-Bean Bag Thank You!

Game Stage 2 Cooperative-Rarely done aloneComplex control and combination skills ie-Bat and Run!

Game Stage 3 Beginning Offensive and Defensive Strategiesie-3 v. 3 with modified rules

Game Stage 4 Complex Game Play Full Game ie-Official sports played by standardized rules

What are some ways to modify games to maximize opportunities to learn, practice

and utilize skills in a variety of situations?

Game Modifications:

-Equipment-Rules-Number and grouping of participants-Teacher participation

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