How to use the cards
Playing for Life is based on the Game Sense approach, with the objective to develop in school-aged children a love of movement and physical activity that will encourage them to play for life. All activities are game-based and generate a safe, inclusive and challenging environment.
What's on the activity cards?
The Playing for Life activity cards have been developed with needs of teachers in mind and are aligned to Australian Curriculum, opens in a new taboutcomes. Each activity card provides the following information about the activity:
- Bands of learning (F-2, 3-4, 5-6)
- Content descriptions
- Physical literacy elements
- Learning intention
- Activity focus
- Equipment required
- What to do
- Tips to change the game (to make it easier or harder)
- Tips for safety
Playing for life activity card
Activity card descriptions
Activity focus Identifies the focus of the activity - warm up, skill development or game concepts
Bands of learning (F-2, 3-4, 5-6) Identifies the bands that activities best suit (F-2, 3-4, 5-6).
Description After you look at the main figure and the scoring panel, and read the description you will almost be ready to go.
Player numbers Minimum number to play. e.g. 6. If you have 24, then organise 4 groups of 6.
Physical literacy elements Identifies the physical, psychological, social and cognitive skills the activity develops. Each activity supports the development of many physical literacy elements. Only the most predominant elements are included on each activity card.
Content Descriptions Australian Curriculum content description codes addressed by the activity
Scoring Planel Some activities may initially be played without keeping score.
Learning Intention Will help you understand the activity's learning objectives
Change It This is the tool you wiLl use to modify the activity to meet player needs and ensure inclusion. Use it to include all, ensure high activity levels, make the activity more or less challenging highlight a tactical play or promote skill learning.
Safety Essential reading every time you use a card.
Ask the Players Suggests questions you can ask to promote thought about 'playing tactically'. Also use it to encourage players to promote inclusion Players 'answer' the question by their actions.
Included in this resource are activity cards to teach children skills for net and court games, invasion games, target games, striking and fielding games and movement exploration games. There are also activities for warm-up, energisers, group management and finish up.
The following table shows how the Playing for Life activities link to different sports.
Invasion Games | Striking and Fielding Games | Net and Court Games | Target Games | Movement Exploration |
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