Positive Play in association with Val Sabin Publications and Training provide the following Games training courses
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Games Activities in Key Stage 1
(Duration 1 day)
Course Objectives:
- to develop knowledge and understanding of principles and material content involved in the teaching of Games at Key Stage 1
- to develop and explore a progressive Scheme of Work
- to develop appropriate teaching and learning strategies
This course will develop and extend the knowledge and understanding of teachers and build confidence in their delivery of games lessons. Basic co-ordination and games skills will be built up progressively using appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and issues of inclusion will be fully considered. Suitable co-operative and competitive game – like activities will be explored within the context of a balanced and progressive Scheme of Work which encourages and develops co-ordination; problem solving, creativity and working together. Safe organisation of equipment, children and playing space will be addressed as appropriate throughout the course.
Minimum expected standards of performance will be identified in detail for the end of year 2 to help participants make judgements about levels of attainment, and methods of assessment will be discussed.
As part of the National course each participant will receive a detailed and comprehensive teaching manual and scheme of work for Key Stage 1 Games (Click here to view the manual).
Partnership courses should provide for one manual per school as part of the training.
Course members should dress appropriately for some practical participation.
(If required, this course can also show how TOP PLAY materials can be used and integrated)
Target Audience:
- Key Stage 1 Teachers
- Physical Education Co-ordinators
- School Sport Co-ordinators
Click here to view current Gymnastics course dates (Val Sabin website)
Games Activities in Key Stage 2
(Duration 1 day)
Course Objectives:
- to develop knowledge and understanding of principles and material content involved in the teaching of Games at Key Stage 2
- to develop and explore a progressive Scheme of Work
- to develop appropriate teaching and learning strategies
This course will develop and extend the knowledge and understanding of teachers and build confidence in their delivery of games lessons. Games skills and basic strategies and tactics in small sided and mini-games will be explored and developed using appropriate teaching and learning strategies within a fully inclusive environment. Safe organisation of equipment, playing space, and children will be considered and addressed throughout the course. Suitable game – like activities and mini games within the categories of Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding and Invasion games will be explored within the context of a balanced and Progressive scheme of Work which encourages and develops co-operation, problem solving, creativity and teamwork.
Minimum expected standards of performance will be identified in detail at the end of Years 4 and 6 to help participants make judgements about levels of attainment. Methods of assessment will be discussed.
As part of the National course each participant will receive a detailed and comprehensive teaching manual and scheme of work for Key Stage 2 Games (Click here to view the manual).
Partnership courses should provide for one manual per school as part of the training.
Course members should dress appropriately for some practical participation.
(If required, this course can also show how TOP SPORT materials can be used and integrated)
Target Audience:
- Key Stage 2 Teachers
- Physical Education Co-ordinators
- School Sport Co-ordinators
Click here to view current Gymnastics course dates (Val Sabin website)
Games Activities in Key Stages 1 and 2
(Duration 1 day)
Course Objectives:
- to develop knowledge and understanding of principles and material content involved in the teaching of Games at Key Stage 1 and 2
- to develop and explore a progressive Scheme of Work
- to develop appropriate teaching and learning strategies
This course will develop and extend the understanding of teachers and build confidence in their delivery of games lessons in the curriculum. Basic co-ordination and games skills will be built up progressively using appropriate teaching and learning strategies. Suitable co-operative and competitive game – like activities will be explored and developed into small sided and mini games within the categories of Net/Wall, Striking/Fielding and Invasion games. Basic game strategies and tactics will also be developed. Safe organisation of equipment, playing space and children will be considered and addressed throughout the course as appropriate. All aspects will be explored within the context of a balanced and Progressive scheme of Work which encourages inclusion and develops co-operation; problem solving; creativity; and teamwork.
Minimum expected standards of performance will be identified in detail at Years 2, 4 and 6 to help participants make judgements about levels of attainment, and methods of assessment will be discussed.
As part of the National course each participant will receive detailed and comprehensive teaching manuals and schemes of work for Key Stages 1 and 2 Games (Click to view the appropriate manual - Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2).
Partnership courses should provide for one manual per school as part of the training.
Course members should dress appropriately for some practical participation.
(If required, this course can also show how TOP PLAY / TOP SPORT materials can be used and integrated into the Scheme of Work)
Target Audience:
- Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Teachers
- Physical Education Co-ordinators
- School Sport Co-ordinators
Click here to view current Games course dates (Val Sabin website)
