Referee Skills Development
Students learn and practice officiating skills through rotating referee roles in structured games
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About This Activity
Students learn and practice officiating skills through rotating referee roles in structured games
Quick Info
moderate
20
Adaptable to available space - multiple small game areas
Equipment Required
Whistles
3-5 whistles
Rule cards
Laminated copies
Sport-specific equipment
As needed for chosen sport
Cones for boundaries
8-12 cones
Cards
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Values
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Respect
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