Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports: Designing Rich Learning Environments

This book explores the teaching and learning of modified games in physical education and sports,using a pedagogical concept similar to game-based approaches such as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Game Sense. It presents a model that structures game design to fit the needs of specific groups of students, enabling physical educators and coaches to design their own games and teach within a game-based approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the teaching and learning of modified games in physical education and sports,utilizing a pedagogical concept akin to game-based approaches such as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Game Sense. It encompasses examples of innovative games designed to create a rich learning environment. The book presents a pedagogical model that structures game design to cater to the unique needs of every student group, empowering physical educators and coaches to create their own games and adopt a game-based approach to teaching. The book specifically focuses on eight sports: soccer, basketball, handball, rugby, volleyball, badminton, softball, and cricket. For each sport, it introduces a series of learning conditions that gradually increase in technical and tactical complexity. These conditions are accompanied by commonly observed game play scenarios, offering meaningful opportunities for developing awareness of technical and tactical solutions.

Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports is an essential resource for students pursuing degrees in physical education teacher education (PETE), sport coaching, and sports pedagogy. It is also invaluable for physical educators and coaches seeking to enhance their teaching methodologies and optimize student learning outcomes. By leveraging the power of modified games, educators can create engaging and challenging learning experiences that promote skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This book serves as a valuable guide for educators and practitioners looking to incorporate game-based pedagogy into their practices, fostering a culture of active engagement and lifelong learning in physical education and sports.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367740283