The methodology of the instruction of games

1. The requirements of the successful instruction of games:

• application of didactic principles,
• preparation of the instructor,
• provision of material conditions,
• health and safety requirements,
• learning and teaching motivations.

2. The process of the instruction of games:

• preparation of the field of play and the tools of the game,
• formation of the teams, appointing the team leaders,
• lining up the players,
• explanation,
• allocation of the tools of the game,
• presentation, trial game,
• starting and leading the game,
• ending and evaluating the game,
• controlling the physiological effects of the game.

3. The main points of forming the rules of the game:

• they must provide adequate pressure on the children,
• they must be easy to learn,
• they must provide a well organised game, the fouls must be adequately penalised,
• they must protect the physical safety of children,
• they must make the game enjoyable.

Useful for the development:

• imitation games
• physical education and folk games
• run and catch games
• relay races
• ball skill games
• combat games