Peer Officiating Development
Students take turns officiating games while developing confidence, fairness, and decision-making skills
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About This Activity
Students take turns officiating games while developing confidence, fairness, and decision-making skills
Quick Info
15 mins
moderate
16
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Whistles
2-3 whistles
Score tracking materials
Clipboard and paper/whiteboard
Referee positioning markers
2-4 cones
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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