| Module Title: | Player Development 1 - Rugby |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
The learning outcomes detailed above will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies:
• Practical – Students will take part in lecture (Coach) lead practical rugby specific practical sessions on the pitch and in the gym
• Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student.
• Self-Directed Independent Learning – The emphasis on independent learning will allow the student(s) to gain an appreciation of the many facets to be considered by elite athletes. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge & generic skills to enhance their tactical understanding, mental preparation and self-management and to introduce the individual skills to meet the demands of early stage 4 (LTPD) Rugby |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate improved generic & positional unit skills through Key Factor Analysis. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate improved technical and tactical awareness and show improved decision making within the principles of General movement. |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate improved knowledge and understanding of principle of play within relevent units (Lineout, Scrum, Backline attack and Defence roles) |
| LO4 |
Show an improvement in rugby specific fitness components
- Speed technique
- Athletic Movement
- General Fitness Conditioning
- Weights
- Functional Strength
- General Strength Conditioning
Demonstrated through attaining progressive fitness testing results and advancing weight training programs. |
| LO5 |
Develop and improve their knowledge and understanding of rugby specific fitness, fitness testing and how to improve key areas. |
| LO6 |
Demonstrate an improved understanding of the key components of off field player development. This will be facilitated through the production of an fitness logbook, devised for their fitness development as a rugby player. The following key elements of the off field player development will be included
- Injury Prevention and management
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Sports Psychology/Goal Setting
- Game preparation
- Rest and Recovery strategies
- Time Management |
| LO7 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Sports Nutrition for optimal performance |
| LO8 |
Develop an understanding of notational analysis of sports performance |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Rugby Generic
1. Performance profiling:
Through questionnaires, checklists and reports.
2. Skill Development:
The coaching process, model of a skilled performance, technique & skill.
3. Motivation & Goal Setting:
Different types of motivation, setting SMART goals.
4. Key Factor Analysis:
Analysis rationale, Key factor Analysis model.
5. Physical relaxation:
Controlled breathing & Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR).
6. Injury Prevention & Management:
Types of injury, Immediate treatment - RICE, Analysis - TOTAPS.
7. Time Management:
Achieving a balance (work & personal time), developing personal schedules.
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Technical
1. General Movement.
2. Key Factor Analysis of Individual skills.
3. Development of Individual skills.
4. Skills ;
• Evasion
• Handling
• Tackling
• Continuity
• Kicking
• Catching
• Ground skills.
5. Development of Positional skills
within Units:
Lineout, Scrum, Backline Attack, Backline Defence.
6. Development of Specialist skills:
Prop, Hooker, Locks, Backrow, Scrumhalf, Outhalf, Centre, Wing & Fullback.
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Sports Nutrition
Healthy balanced diet. Energy requirements of athletes. Food pyramid/plate. Basic nutrients. Assessment of diet. Timing of ingestions, Hydration
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 35.00% |
| Project | 30.00% |
| Practical | 35.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Player Development skills
GENERIC
- ball skills
- Continuity
- Defence
POSITION specific
- set
- game awareness
Completion of Player Development log book. |
1,2,3,6 |
35.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Attend a game related to students sport and present a project on notational analysis findings |
8 |
15.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
Sports Nutrition essay |
6,7 |
15.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
FITNESS RESULTS - TESTING eg:
Yo Yo test/150m shuttle run - score
-per position
- 0-10speed
-body fat
Fitness Log Book |
4,5,6 |
35.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
30 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Practicals |
30 Weeks per Stage |
5.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
30 Weeks per Stage |
0.67 |
| Total Hours |
200.00 |
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