Teaching games for understanding model (TGFU) is a great way for students to play games and activities in a learning matter. There are many factors that TGFU shows students when playing sports, such as good sportsmanship and encouraging athletes to enjoy their sport. When an athlete is enjoying the sport or activity they are involved in they are more likely to do well and inspire others to play as well too. Created by Bunker and Thorpe at Louborough University in Europe, these two professionals discovered this model by playing activities. From this point on TGFU was broken down into six basic concepts, incorporated this model in all different types of games and wanted to make sure that the student used these skills in activities and sports.
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Whether it is just beginning to catch and throw or learn plays there are many skills one needs to know in order to be successful on and off the field. Also, there are many students athlete out on the field that aren’t motivated or may not feel like playing that day for any reason. This is where TGFU can help too. Teaching games for understanding model can support an athlete both on and off the field. TGFU wants children to understand that the most important thing is to have fun. If a student is motivated and excited to play the activity it will be more fun. TGFU teaches the skills and tactics to over come obstacles. One way TGFU can show how to achieve these obstacles is by teaching games through games. An example can be having batting practice in baseball and every time the defense gets an out that’s a point. Therefore, when the real game comes the defense will try to get as much points as possible so the other team can’t score and vise versa when they are on offense. This can apply more to the fun aspect of sports too. Everyone loves a little competition so why not make it fun. Teaching games also wants students to understand and live a healthy life style. It helps show more fitness movement, aesthetic skills and overall skills to stay active. Teaching games for understanding is a great way for kids to stay active and have more fun throughout activities and life. It is a great simple way for those to participate in sports and interact with
Whether it is just beginning to catch and throw or learn plays there are many skills one needs to know in order to be successful on and off the field. Also, there are many students athlete out on the field that aren’t motivated or may not feel like playing that day for any reason. This is where TGFU can help too. Teaching games for understanding model can support an athlete both on and off the field. TGFU wants children to understand that the most important thing is to have fun. If a student is motivated and excited to play the activity it will be more fun. TGFU teaches the skills and tactics to over come obstacles. One way TGFU can show how to achieve these obstacles is by teaching games through games. An example can be having batting practice in baseball and every time the defense gets an out that’s a point. Therefore, when the real game comes the defense will try to get as much points as possible so the other team can’t score and vise versa when they are on offense. This can apply more to the fun aspect of sports too. Everyone loves a little competition so why not make it fun. Teaching games also wants students to understand and live a healthy life style. It helps show more fitness movement, aesthetic skills and overall skills to stay active. Teaching games for understanding is a great way for kids to stay active and have more fun throughout activities and life. It is a great simple way for those to participate in sports and interact with