Transforming netball into a life-long sport in Kenya
Abstract
Netball is a team sport which can be played for competitions or
recreational pursuits. This paper aims at analysing the important points
to consider in teaching netball to the different targeted groups including,
minor netball to pre-primary children (7-14 years),senior netball to postprimary
level players ranging between 15 and 34 years of age and the
masters category of those past 35 years of age. In each category, the physical
education teacher and coach is faced with the challenge of stating specific
aims and objectives, making special considerations justifying the content,
designing the appropriate methodology of teaching and must arrive at
solutions to any emerging challenges. Special considerations include;
class six, age motivation and interest, gender, safety provisions, entering
behaviour, availability and adequacy of equipment and facilities. The
motivation and interest of the participants is vital to the success in any
sport including netball, hence initiation into the game should start at an
early age and sustained till old age. In this era of sedentary living, crowded
urban areas, shorter working hours and stresses of life, it is vital that
sports such as netball be emphasised for both competitive as well as
recreational purposes.