Young Referee Training with Behaviour Scenarios
Students practice officiating games while managing planned challenging behaviours and conflicts
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About This Activity
Students practice officiating games while managing planned challenging behaviours and conflicts
Quick Info
moderate
24
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 20m x 30m
Equipment Required
Balls (footballs/basketballs)
4-6
Cones for boundaries
16-20
Referee whistles
6-8
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Empathy
Cooperation
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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