Game Theory, Practice and Participation

Course aim

The aim of this course is to investigate the nature, demands and educational outcomes associated with games, and to explore issues associated with games teaching and learning.

Course content

Game foundations including key structural characteristics and categories of games; elements of effective play in various game categories; comparisons of game demands in various categories of games including tactical principles, technical and game sense; games as educational experiences to promote personal and social growth, thinking skills, collaboration, self confidence and competence; motivational factors influencing participation in games including promoting factors and barriers; contemporary approaches to teaching and learning games developed from situational learning and constructivist theoretical perspectives that are applied through models including play practice, teaching games for understanding, sport education, games concepts; learning to play games successfully through game design and teaching strategies.

Textbook(s)

Launder, A & Piltz, W 2012, Developing skilful players through play practice , 2nd ed, Human Kinetics, Champaign, ILL

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.