Curriculum Resources
Australia
GAME SENSE APPROACH (GSA)
The Tennis for Schools programs adopt the game-based approach focus of the Game Sense Approach (GSA) central to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) sporting philosophy of ‘Playing for Life’. Game Sense (or game intelligence) is knowledge in action and is defined by three key elements:
The Tennis for Schools programs adopt the game-based approach focus of the Game Sense Approach (GSA) central to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) sporting philosophy of ‘Playing for Life’. Game Sense (or game intelligence) is knowledge in action and is defined by three key elements:
- Knowing what to do in the context of play (decision making)
- Know how to do it (movement capability)
- Being able to execute the how and what successfully (movement capability)
Sport Aus AIS
Playing for LifeFun and active games to develop children's skills, confidence and lifelong interest in sport
Playing for Life activity cards are designed for everyday use by teachers, coaches, out of school hours care staff and parents. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the Australian Physical Literacy Framework, these game based activities are easily adapted to different sports and help create a safe, inclusive and challenging environment for children.
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/p4l
Playing for LifeFun and active games to develop children's skills, confidence and lifelong interest in sport
Playing for Life activity cards are designed for everyday use by teachers, coaches, out of school hours care staff and parents. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the Australian Physical Literacy Framework, these game based activities are easily adapted to different sports and help create a safe, inclusive and challenging environment for children.
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/p4l
Canada
Ontario Health & Physical Education Elementary Curriculum (2010)
- Includes curriculum expectations under the Movement Competence Strand that were developed based upon TGfU
PlaySport
- PlaySport embraces "Teaching Games for Understanding" , an approach that taps into kids' inherent desire to play 'teaching kids games by playing games'. By playing games that are fun and adaptable to every skill level, PlaySport will prepare kids to participate in a wide range of sports with greater success and enjoyment.
- The PlaySport activities are separated into four categories: Target, Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding, and Invasion/Territory.Each category focuses on specific game strategies that will assist kids in developing the skills they need to participate in sports.
- Each PlaySport activity also focuses upon a specific FUNdamental skill. The FUNdamental skills section is directly linked back to Canada's Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Plan which has been designed to foster the development of physical literacy across a wide range of activities
