Module Title: | Coach Education 1 - Rugby |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
• Practical – Students will take part in lecture (Coach) lead practical rugby specific practical sessions on the pitch
• 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
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Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills to coach and referee Mini rugby to young participants (Stage 1 LTPD; FUNdamental Stage). |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the Principles of the Game of rugby, including knowledge of
a. Individual skills
b. Unit Skills
c. Team skills
Will be able to list the various components of the Technical Model and Principles of General Movement & 1st Phase play appropriate to Stage 1 rugby AND outline the characteristics of the Game, Player & Coach at stage 1 rugby. |
LO2 |
Describe the role of the coach (appropriate to Stage 1 LTPD), Coaching Philosophy, responsibilities and requirements and the need to adhere to IRFU Child Welfare policies for Stage 1 Rugby Coaches |
LO3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the 4 step process of teaching skills (IDEA & icoachkids) AND Will understand some key methods of managing effective communication, progression & discipline. |
LO4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of the ‘Windows of trainability’ and the importance & some methods of developing young players’ ABCs |
LO5 |
Will understand how to referee Stage 1 Mini rugby – reflecting the appropriate player perspective and will have appropriate* knowledge of the current laws (Laws Test – IRFU Mini rugby regulations) and understand current regulations & law interpretations |
LO6 |
Describe the list General Movement (Attack & Defence) and Demonstrate understanding the key tasks for Players ‘in the space’ i.e. Early & Late groups
Will demonstrate an understanding of the key factors for
Evasion Lateral pass Decision Making (lateral)
Will understand the key tasks for Players ‘near the ball’ i.e. ‘life’ of the ball group
and Will demonstrate an understanding of the key factors for
Continuity around the tackle Picking up the ball Mini-ruck/Mini-maul |
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 1
The Young Player: Outline of Physical Literacy: Physical, emotional, psychological, social development
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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
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Teaching Skills:
Introduction, demonstration, explanation, application (IDEA) Feedback & Progression
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Role of the Coach:
Ethics, coaching styles, requirements, responsibilities
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Skill Development
• Individual skills: Passing & receiving, catching, kicking, running & evasion, tackling (X3), falling in the tackle, picking up the ball, continuity in the tackle
• Mini-unit skills: Ruck, Maul
• Unit Skills: Scrum, L-O, Restarts, Backline attack.
• Team Skills: General Movement
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Physical Literacy:
developing fundamental movement skills (ABC’s)
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Refereeing & Laws:
Mini Rugby refereeing
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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 |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
30.00 |
Sem 2 End |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Player log book including 12 hours of coaching + assigned referee hours |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
35.00 |
Sem 2 End |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
2.5 hours |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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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