The Game-Centred Approach to Sport Literacy

Description

The Game Centred Approach (GCA) is a framework for coaches and teachers to develop tactical or technical lessons for any game. This short guide provides an introduction to the pedagogical models and practical examples of tasks and strategies for each game category and assessment instrument. It is essential reading for educators, coaches, and sports professionals who want to improve their teaching or coaching to enhance their students’ and players’ physical literacy and sport competence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Game Centred Approach (GCA) is an exceptional framework for coaches and teachers to create comprehensive tactical or technical lessons for any game, whether in physical education or extracurricular sports contexts. This concise introductory guide makes it incredibly easy for learners to explore the pedagogical models encompassed within this approach.

The book equips readers with the essential skills to design effective session plans, regardless of the sport being taught or coached. It delves into the fundamental concepts that underpin the GCA model, providing practical examples of tasks and strategies for each game category and assessment instrument.

This is a must-read for all educators, coaches, or sports professionals who aspire to enhance their teaching or coaching to improve their students’ and players’ physical literacy and sport competence. It is also an invaluable resource for any student or researcher engaged in physical education, sport coaching, or sport pedagogy.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367567576