Rugby in the media
Through this resource unit from the Sport Studies collection, learn about sport and the media through rugby.
About this resource
This planning and teaching resource unit (years 5–8) is part of the Sport Studies collection, which is one of the key areas of learning in health and physical education. It contains ideas to plan for teaching, learning, and assessment, with related resources and activities, to meet the identified learning needs of ākonga. See the resource carousel below for more.
Rugby in the media
Sports studies collection
This resource is part of the Sports studies collection. Visit Understanding sports studies to explore background information and view resources in this collection.
Context
Learning about sport and the media through rugby.
Unit aim
To explore ākonga perceptions about sport and sporting role models as portrayed in the media.
General overview
In this unit ākonga consider the social and cultural practices that surround rugby, and the media influences that support these social and cultural practices. Ākonga devise a modified game that considers ākonga perceptions of rugby and any possible barriers to participation in rugby.
Key area(s) of learning
Sport studies, mental health and physical activity.
Underlying concepts
This unit will enable ākonga to recognise the need for mutual care and shared responsibility between themselves, other people, and society (socio-ecological perspective), and develop a responsible and positive attitude towards wellbeing by valuing themselves and other people (attitudes and values).
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Learning Outcome |
Learning experiences |
Assessment opportunities |
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3D1 |
Identify how participation and performance in rugby is influenced by media portrayals of sport and sportspeople. |
Use wall of fame and wall of shame activity to explore media messages. Relate media messages to ākonga feelings, beliefs, and actions about sport. Discuss media messages about rugby and their influence, for example, restricting people from or attracting people to rugby as a sport. |
Ākonga in pairs or as a team brainstorm and justify a position on the wall of fame and wall of shame activity. |
4D3/4 |
Explore the attitudes, values and roles surrounding a team competition. Describe and demonstrate assertive strategies for dealing with conflict situations. |
Ākonga share their feelings about playing rugby. Ākonga modify the game of rugby to reduce barriers to participation. Ākonga devise a team treaty and accept responsibility to keep to the treaty. |
Ākonga can peer and/or self assess their individual ability to keep to the treaty. |
Possible teaching approaches
Possible lesson sequence
See Materials that come with this resource to download Rugby and the media - Lesson sequence (.doc).
Ākonga resources
See Materials that come with this resource to download Rugby in the media - Team rules and regulations (.doc).
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