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• Game sense is completely student centered, as students learn through playing the
game as a whole rather than breaking it up into tactical skill drills (Pill, 2016)
• Game Sense focuses on the needs and abilities of students, rather than the
importance of the game (Mandigo et al., 2007).
• Game Sense approach aligns with the constructivist pedagogy theory which states
that students learn best through experiences and social interactions (Light, 2004).
The following table highlights the differences between the traditional approach of teaching
PE and the Game Sense approach:
(Light, 2013)
• The Game Sense approach is also linked to the following Stage 3 outcomes:
– PD3-4 adapts movement skills in a variety of physical activity contexts