• According to Brooks (2014)The Game Sense approach is the technique which expands the importance of sport and physical activity to focus on developing thinking and problem solving using physical activity.

• The main focus of the Game Sense approach will allow students to be put in situations where decision-making and problem solving are vital to successful performance. The important strategy for teaching/coaching using the Game Sense approach is the use of questioning to incite thinking about the game instead of just being physically active. The Games are stopped at regular intervals so students can reflect on their participation in order to mature the play (Brooks, 2014).

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Asking questions and having

fun!• It is also important the coach/teacher should ask questions- and ensure they are inclusive in their

questions by asking both individuals and teams for feedback. Open-ended questions should be used and this will promote thinking amongst the players. It will also result in learning.

• In my class I will be asking students of 4M many questions after the game, Below are some examples: – How can you make it more difficult for your opponent to score? – Is it better to run and carry the ball in that situation or deliver the ball immediately? – Where can you position yourself to be of benefit to the team? – Where can you run to assist your team in scoring a goal? (Winter, Grbac and Breed, 2014)

Most importantly students should have fun and forget the pressure, from a teacher’s perspective and a personal goal of my , teachable moments of enjoyment and participation seen in students are signs of progress and the class achieving positive outcomes. I want students to feel motivated and happy after the game no matter if they have won or lost the game.

Reference List

• Anon, (2014). [online] Available at: http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Coach_AFL/Drills__Skills_and_Tactics/Coaching_Tips/Game_Sense.pdf [Accessed 19 Oct. 2014].

• Brooks, L. (2014). Games sense approach in physical education. [online] Games sense approach in physical education. Available at: http://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/sites/default/files/How%20the%20Game%20Sense%20Approach%20in%20Physical%20Education%20can%20Develop%20Congnitive%20Thinking_Leanne%20Brookes_0.pdf [Accessed 15 Oct. 2014].

• Crank, M. (2014). IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT GAME SENSE. [online] IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT GAME SENSE. Available at: http://www.rugby.com.au/Portals/18/Files/Coaching/Level3Papers/It's%20not%20all%20about%20Game%20Sense%20-%20M%20Crank%202011.pdf [Accessed 17 Oct. 2014].

• Jcpe.ie, (2014). Games - Introduction. [online] Available at: http://www.jcpe.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116&Itemid=162 [Accessed 17 Oct. 2014].

• Winter, C., Grbac, A. and Breed, R. (2014). Game Sense activities. [online] The modern game. Available at: http://www.themoderngame.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TMG-Game-Sense-Session.pdf [Accessed 16 Oct. 2014].