Student Referee Development
Students take turns acting as referees using rule cards to officiate games fairly and consistently
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About This Activity
Students take turns acting as referees using rule cards to officiate games fairly and consistently
Quick Info
low
20
Depends on sport - adequate viewing position for referee
Equipment Required
Rule cards
6-8
Whistle
1 per referee
Score Sheets
1 per game
Cards
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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