Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach is a study book focused on the tactical games approach in education. This reference work provides detailed guidelines for using games to teach, with an emphasis on improving students' sport concepts and skills.
This fourth edition includes four new chapters, extensive lesson and unit plans, and concrete advice for addressing different students. The book guides teachers from primary school through secondary education in applying strategic games within various sports disciplines and levels.
Content and applications
- Alignment of the tactical games approach with international educational standards
- Integration of technology in teaching and assessment
- Using games to promote social justice
- Methods for social-emotional learning through tactical games
With more than 350 lesson plans and 240 diagrams, this book is a practical tool for teachers. In addition to lesson content, it also provides access to video instructions and downloadable materials for effective guidance.
Structure of the book
- Part I: Foundations of the tactical games approach, curriculum planning and evaluation.
- Part II: Lesson plans for primary school level, with adaptations for different skill levels.
- Part III: Learning materials for secondary education, focused on twelve specific sports.
This study book supports teachers in creating meaningful and interactive learning environments in which students develop their sporting skills and problem-solving ability using tactical games.