Games-based Learning
The goals and benefits of the Games Based Approach include:
- It creates a sense of fun
- It keeps kids moving, so they spend more of the practice engaged in moderate- to vigorous physical exercise instead of standing around, is the problem with most youth sports practices.
- It enables the coach to isolate and focus on specific skills
- It allows the coach to teach to the strengths of individual children and improve the weaknesses
- It enables the coach to better control the group. As a result, discipline is not the focus of the practice
- It allows creative play within the practice.
- It allows for versatility, from beginner to adult. No matter what a player's age or skill level, she can still benefit from games. And often, the games themselves need little adaptation across different levels of skill
- It fosters a positive learning environment and allows players to learn without the intense scrutiny of peers
- It accommodates children of all skill levels and personality types.
source: https://www.momsteam.com/team-parents/benefits-of-games-based-approach-to-teaching-sports