Module Title: | Coach Education 3 Practical - Rugby |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
• Practical – Students will take part in lecturer (Coach) lead practical rugby specific practical coaching 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 the rugby coach. |
Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills to coach 15-a-side (Stage 2 LTPD; Learn to Train Stage). |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Discuss the practical characteristics & essences of Stage 2 rugby players, coaches and the game. |
LO2 |
Will have the ability to plan individual training session themes & learning outcomes |
LO3 |
Understanding of key principles & key factors for:
Collective General Movement (Players near the ball & Players in the space)
Unit Skills (backline attack; scrum; lineout)
Reduced / Individual Skills (emphasis on safety re. contact skills) |
LO4 |
Will understand the key tasks and principles for Scrum and Lineout and Restart, Defending and Backline attack |
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 |
Long Term Player Development Model
Focus on Stage 2
The Young Player: Outline of Physical Literacy: Physical, emotional, psychological, social development.
The Charter: Basic introduction to the ethos and principles of rugby union
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Planning a session:
Planning, considerations, time, equipment, objectives, playing area
Organisation & Management of a session: Layout, use of grids, organisation, management
Practice session: Planning, considerations, organisation, management, conclusion/ conditioning, warm-up, playing area.
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Teaching Skills:
Introduction, demonstration, practice, correction
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Role of the Coach:
(including coach as referee) Philosophy, coaching style, responsibilities, requirements
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Skill Development
• Individual skills: Passing (including decision making 2 v 1), catching, kicking, running, tackling (X3), falling in the tackle
• Mini-unit skills: Ruck, Maul
• Unit Skills: Scrum, L-O, kick-offs, Attack, Defence.
• Team Skills: General Movement
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Practical | 35.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 35.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Other |
Pre Task Planning for Workshops
Participation in coaching workshops
Reflective practice of Learnings |
1,2,3,4 |
30.00 |
Every Week |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Coaching log book including practical coaching & reflection + assigned referee hours |
1,2,3,4 |
35.00 |
Sem 2 End |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
2.5hr exam |
1,2,3,4 |
35.00 |
End-of-Semester |
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 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.07 |
Total Hours |
100.00 |
Module Delivered In
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