• 05-02-2024 - 08-04-2024

  • 16:00 - 17:00

  • Snooker

  • 10 - 15

  • Public

  • English

  • Offline

  • $ 5$/session

  • Hornsby NSW, Australia

  • PD3-4, PD3-5, PD3-8, PD3-10, PD3-11, PD3-9

  • Stage 2 (Years 3-4)

    Stage 3 (Years 5-6)

    Stage 4 (Years 7-8)

Snooker: learning basics

English

  • Improved vocabulary by learning terms related to snooker such as 'cue', 'pot', and 'snooker'
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by following the rules of snooker and understanding game strategies
  • Developed writing skills by writing about the experience of playing snooker and explaining the rules in their own words

Math

  • Applied basic arithmetic skills in keeping track of scores and calculating points earned during the game
  • Enhanced geometry understanding by aiming at different angles and calculating the trajectory of the ball
  • Practiced mental math while quickly adding or subtracting scores during the game

Physical Education

  • Improved hand-eye coordination through precise aim and control of the cue stick
  • Enhanced balance and posture while taking different shots and positioning for the game
  • Developed strategic thinking by planning shots and predicting the movements of different balls

Science

  • Applied physics principles such as force, motion, and friction while playing snooker
  • Explored concepts of energy transfer and collision dynamics through interactions of balls on the table
  • Learned about the importance of precision and accuracy when applying force to the cue ball

Social Studies

  • Enhanced sportsmanship by learning to respect opponents and follow the rules of fair play in snooker
  • Explored the history and cultural significance of snooker as a popular sport worldwide
  • Developed teamwork skills when playing doubles or in a friendly competition setting

 

By being engaged in Snooker sport, kids are gaining the following experiences and physical learning outcomes: 

 

  1. PD3-9 applies and adapts self-management skills to respond to personal and group situations
  2. PD3-4  adapts movement skills in  a variety of physical  activity contexts, 
  3. PD3-5  proposes, applies and  assesses solutions to  movement challenges, 
  4. PD3-8  creates and participates  in physical activities to  promote healthy and  active lifestyles
  5. PD3-10 selects and uses interpersonal skills to interact respectfully with others to promote inclusion and build connections
  6. PD3-11 selects, manipulates and modifies movement skills and concepts to effectively create and perform movement sequences