PHAC 3060 - Play, Games and Sport

Play

Homo ludens - human player

Over 50 definitions

Action oriented playness involves

Cognitive

Social

Physical

Spontaneity

Humour

Personal empowerment

Manifest joy

Game and Sport vs Play

Players

Rules

Predictable outcomes

Goal of winning or a contest

Competition ;beneficial only if participants have a chance of winning

Types of games and sports

Invasion games

Court games

Field-run games

Target games

Net/wall/barrier

Purpose of games

\-purposeful vs "seems like fun"

\-communication skills

\-skill development

\-fitness

\-cognitive skills

\-social development

Elements of games and sports

Equipment

Players

Movement patterns

Organization

Rules

Functional component game wheel based on FAMME model

Inner circle-Organization, equipment , movement, rules and players

Outer circle- skill components

Skill components needed for the game vs capabilities of person

Strength

Flexibility, ROM

Balance, postural control

Coordination

Speed/agility

Endurance

Concept understanding

Self responsibility , self control

Attention

Sensory perception

Guidelines

Everyone is active all the time

Everyone has the opportunity to be successful

Avoid elimination games

Use creative ways to get into groups

No fear to modify

Modifying games - modifying should...

Meet the purpose of the activity

Be age appropriate

Be functionally appropriate

Allow for independence

Allow for maximum participation

Modifying games

Preventing spotlighting

Create optimal challenges for all

Be safe