Forrester PE Dept

Social approaches to performance development

 

 

Partner/Group Work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We can use this approach to develop social factors such as co-operating, supporting/building relationships & contributing to a team group.

 

Examples of Partner/Group work are:

 

• Conditioned games. In basketball a condition may be put on the game that every team member must touch the ball prior to a shot at the basket. This ensures that all are involved and contributing to the team. Another condition may be that players must communicate verbally/ non verbally before receiving the ball by calling for the pass, clapping or signal where they want the ball. This encourages everyone within the team to cooperate and build relationships.

• Team meetings/presentations This may or may not be based in a classroom session. Team members use this time to self & peer assess team members qualities and areas of development and then present to the rest of the class. This approach encourages pupils positive interdependence, cooperation and ensures they are all contributing to the team.

• Working in groups with individuals taking responsibility on a shared basis. Team members take it in turns to lead specific parts of training sessions such as warm –ups or skill development practices. This techniques builds responsibility, mutual respect and helps pupils develop their social skills.