1. HS 325 Game Stages Developmental Games

2. Quick Review GLSP is an abbreviation for _________ What are the 4 levels of GLSP? What does GLSP have to do with Developmental PE?

3. What is the purpose of games in a Developmental Physical Education Program?

4. 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

5. What are some of the factors to consider when selecting and designing games for a class?

6. 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?

7. ‘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?

8. 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!

9. 5 Critical Components of Games Boundaries Rules Use of motor skills and movement concepts Strategies

10. 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)

11. Classifying Games 2. Developmental Approach Games serve as a means to apply, reinforce, and utilize present skill levels. Developmental Levels I-IV.

12. Game Stages: Developmental Approach - Refer to Handout Game Stage 1 Individual Challenges Developing control of an object ie-Bean Bag Thank You! Game Stage 2 Cooperative-Rarely done alone Complex control and combination skills ie-Bat and Run! Game Stage 3 Beginning Offensive and Defensive Strategies ie-3 v. 3 with modified rules Game Stage 4 Complex Game Play Full Game ie-Official sports played by standardized rules

13. What are some ways to modify games to maximize opportunities to learn, practice and utilize skills in a variety of situations?

14. Game Modifications: - Equipment -Rules -Number and grouping of participants -Teacher participation

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