Confident Officiating Experience
A structured activity where students take turns officiating games while developing the 5 C's: loud, clear, confident, consistent, and fair
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About This Activity
A structured activity where students take turns officiating games while developing the 5 C's: loud, clear, confident, consistent, and fair
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Whistles
4-6
Game equipment
As required for chosen sport
Boundary Markers
8-12
PE Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Fair Play
Cooperation
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Self Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Assessment
Weather
All Weather
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