Exploring what lies beneath the Invasion Game Iceberg

Exploring what lies beneath the Invasion Game Iceberg

Invasion games are common and important elements of most schools’ HPE curricula and are some of the most popular sports played formally and informally by children. A HPE teacher in regional Queensland state schools for thirty years, the presenter has found that an increasing number of students in his classes were demonstrating little familiarity with, and understanding of, the basic concepts underpinning invasion games. This active workshop will allow attendees to participate in a game that the presenter plays and develops with students from middle to senior secondary levels. It involves constant modifications which, on the surface, provide variety for the students, but which also effectively (and subversively) introduce and reinforce concepts integral to the playing of invasion games. Using whatever space and equipment is available, playing this highly adaptable activity has enhanced students' engagement, enjoyment, decision-making and tactical thinking during class. It can be used as a template for fun and active lessons on its own or as a building block towards a specific invasion game using physical skills relevant to that game or as an introduction to game creation or catch-run-pass units.

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