Order Description
Developing theoretically informed practice in basketball; explain the application of game sense pedagogy and complex non-linear learning theory to teaching/coaching that sport.
Choose theoretical perspective:
(Eg.)
– Dynamic systems theory and non-linear skill learning
– Constructivist (social/situated and cognitive) learning theory
– Backward by design/Praxis
– Complex and complicated learning
Layout of essay:
Introduction – Introduce the theory of game sense
Defining key terms
Literature review- Summarise and make conclusions about what has been established in the literature generally and specifically to the chosen sport (basketball) in relation to the theoretical perspective
Discussion – Apply the theory to teaching/coaching practice in the sport
Conclusion – Summarise importance of the theory applied to practice, the implications for practice, and future directions for study consideration
Some useful references:
Curry, C., & Light, R. (2007). Accessing the inner world of children: The use of student drawings in research on children?s experiences of game sense. In Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Conference on Teaching Sport and Physical Education for Understanding.
MacPhail, A., Kirk, D., & Griffin, L. (2008). Throwing and catching as relational skills in game play: Situated learning in a modified game unit. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 27(1), 100-115
Pill, S. (2008). A teacher’s perceptions of the Sport Education model as an alternative for upper primary school physical education. ACHPER Australia Healthy Lifestyles Journal, 55(2-3), 23
