TGfU Games PE app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 9394 ratings )
Reference Education
Developer: Nicholas Stratigopoulos
Free
Current version: 2.6, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 01 Oct 2012
App size: 36.28 Mb

TGfU Games PE was developed to help physical and health education professionals incorporate fun in lessons aimed at keeping children active. TGfU Games PE combines technology, education, and fun to create an environment where children enjoy learning.

Whether you are a physical education teacher, camp counselor, activity specialist, animator or any other professional dedicated to keeping school-aged children active, TGfU Games PE is a must-have application to include in your curriculum.

KEY FEATURES
•Comprehensive Collection of Games
TGfU Games PE includes more than 200 games to keep children active! There is sure to be a favorite for everyone. Have a great game you want to share? Feel free to submit your own games to include in our database.

•Add to Favourites
Bookmark your favorite games to a list for a quick and easy reference!

•Wide Variety of Skill Levels
The games available in TGfU Games PE are targeted for children in kindergarten to sixth grade; an age group that is very receptive to the TGfU model.

•Broad Categories of Games and Activities
The application includes 4 categories of games and activities that are based on the TGfU curriculum model: Invasion & Territorial, Net & Wall, Striking & Fielding, and Target. Pursuit & Evade category is also included as an additional game category that is popular among youth.

•Robust Search Capability
Easily and quickly search through the 5 categories of games and activities using the alphabetic listing or by recommended grade level. Searching by sport is also possible!

•Tap or Shake for a New Game
Not sure where to start? Tap to refresh or shake your iOS device - a game/activity will appear in front of you immediately. Looking for something else? Simply tap or shake again!

•TGfU Model Explained
The Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) learning model is a game-based learning approach that was developed after considerable research for understanding how to provide game instructions that are educational and fun. The TGfU model is thoroughly explained in the TGfU Games PE application.

Interested in learning more about the TGfU Games PE application or want to submit your own games to our database? Visit http://educationisphysical.com/apps/tgfu-games-pe/