Adaptation - KU

Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will; By the end of this lesson you will; Understand the reasons why activities are adapted Understand the reasons why activities are adapted Understand the different ways in which activities can be adapted Understand the different ways in which activities can be adapted

Adapting Activities When learning new skills in an activity, specific areas or equipment can be adapted or changed to make it easier to perform! When learning new skills in an activity, specific areas or equipment can be adapted or changed to make it easier to perform!

The reasons we adapt activities: To make rules easy to understand To make rules easy to understand To allow everyone to get involved in the game To allow everyone to get involved in the game To practice specific skill To practice specific skill To enhance skill learning. To enhance skill learning.

Ways we can adapt activities The Playing Area The Playing Area The Equipment The Equipment The Scoring System The Scoring System The Rules The Rules The Number of Players The Number of Players Duration (time) Duration (time) Opponents Opponents All to enhance skill learning!!!

Playing Area Activity – Football Activity – Football Example Example Full sized football pitch can be spilt into 2 pitches using the half way line. Reason Reason Less area to cover mean less demand on fitness level

The Equipment Activity – Badminton Activity – Badminton Example Example Short handed racquets allows young or less able players to hit the shuttle easier. Reason Reason Equipment can be too big and heavy for younger players

Scoring System Activity – Badminton Activity – Badminton Example Example Get 2 points for every smash shot used to win rally. Reason Reason Encourage players to practice that particular shot.

Rules Activity – Volleyball Activity – Volleyball Example Example You are allowed to catch the ball above your head. Reason Reason Volley pass is a difficult skill to learn. Catching gives performers time to get in correct position to play a shot. To encourage movement under the ball.

Number of Players Activity – Basketball Activity – Basketball Example Example Playing 3vs3 instead of 5vs5 Playing 3vs3 instead of 5vs5 Reason Reason Gives players more TIME and SPACE on the ball Gives players more TIME and SPACE on the ball Chance to practice skills like passing and shooting under less pressure Chance to practice skills like passing and shooting under less pressure Simplifies the passing options Simplifies the passing options

Time Activity – Basketball Activity – Basketball Example Example 3 minute cross court games Reason Reason Make games shorter so players maintain their concentration throughout Allows players to practice their skills in the game then rest so they don’t get too tired.

Opponents Activity – Basketball Activity – Basketball Example Example Offensive overload 2 vs 1 Offensive overload 2 vs 1 Reason Reason Allows attackers more time and space to make a decision Allows attackers more time and space to make a decision We also practice our skills under more game like situation We also practice our skills under more game like situation

Remember The ways we adapt activities The ways we adapt activities The Playing Area The Equipment The Scoring System The Rules The Number of Players Duration (time) Opponents