Module Title: | Coach Education 3 - Rugby |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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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.
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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 |
Understand the components of the Technical Model and Principles of General Movement & 1st Phase play
characteristics of the Game, Player & Coach at stage 3 rugby. |
LO2 |
Understand a phased Season plan highlighting dates of fixtures, training sessions and important events;
and Will be able to extrapolate from the season plan, various phases and training session themes reflecting the ‘reality of the game’. |
LO3 |
Ability to make detailed session plan reflecting the theme of the session throughout – highlighting key learning outcomes
and be able to apply a session review template to review each training session – key learning outcomes and effective coaching principles
and be able to understand and apply the ‘process continuum’ to training sessions to facilitate more effective training sessions |
LO4 |
understand the key stages of adolescent & teenager growth and development & the implications in boys (Stage 3 Rugby) for:
- Exercise
- Motor skills
- Social development Exercise
- Motor skills
- Social development
and understand the IRFU WLTPD Model and its implications/challenges for coaching & developing the Women’s Game in Irish Rugby |
LO5 |
Understand the Coaching process & implications for Stage 3 Rugby
the difference between technique & skill,
able to apply the Model of a Skill Performance to rugby skills,
how to develop technique & Skill,
the Key Factor Analysis Model, Team, Unit & Individual Skills. |
LO6 |
Understand the Principles of General Movement (including the Principle of Usefulness) – Attack.
Will be able to identify the 4 Groups/Families and their roles.
Will be able to coach General Movement - Attack:
Collective Skills
Groups (Families) Skills
Understand the characteristics & properties of 1st Phase Attack and Defence opportunities from Lineout & Scrum, Backline Attack, Restarts |
LO7 |
Understand and identify different types of motivation – Extrinsic-Intrinsic; Primary-Secondary; Animate-Inanimate
Will understand types and advantages of utilising Goals & Goal-setting
Will be able to set SMART Goals to achieve Outcome & Performance Goals |
LO8 |
Understand the key responsibilities of Injury prevention & Management
Will be able to list & identify the common types of injuries
Will be able to explain the TOTAPS Injury Assessment protocol
Will be able to produce a suitable Emergency plan
Will raise awareness of Concussion in players – symptoms and intervention through completing the IRB Concussion Awareness Certificate
Will be able to diagnose & administrate CPR (including AED) |
LO9 |
Understand the components of fitness and the principles of training.
Understand the importance and basic physiological underpinnings of the warm-up
Demonstrate an ability to plan warm-ups for rugby training and games which incorporate work on movement competency.
Be able to produce a basic weekly plan which incorporates rugby and S&C content in a complementary manner. |
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 |
1. Long Term Player Development Model
Focus on Stage 3 – Train to Train stage
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2. Principles of Play
Attack & Defence
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3. Team Play 1
General Movement
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4. Individual skills
Passing & receiving, Decision making*, Evasion – side-step/swerve, Running in support, Continuity*, Tackling – side/front/rear, Falling in tackle, Picking up the ball.
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5. Unit Skills
Scrum, L-O, kick-offs, Attack, Defence.
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6. Mini-unit skills
Ruck, Maul, Support play (Attack & Defence), Restarts - kicking/receiving
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7. Skill Development
Coaching process, Model of skill performance, Establishing technique
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8. The Young Player
Development & growth, Exercise, Motor skills, Social development, Stage 3 – Player capacities
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9. Practice session
Planning, Preparation, Managing a practice, Principles of good practices, Stage 3 – Training session model.
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10. Role of the Coach
Philosophy, coaching style, responsibilities, requirements, Stage 3 – Coach as Facilitator
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11. Mental Fitness
Motivation, Goals & Goal- Setting, (S.M.A.R.T).
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12. Physical Fitness
Warm-up, Cool down, Recovery, Principles & Components, Phasing a programme
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13. Team Play 2
Linking principles of attack
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14. Injury prevention
Prevention, Common types of injury, Injury Assessment TOTAPS, Emergency Plan
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 35.00% |
Practical | 35.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Performance Evaluation |
Participation in coaching workshops |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
35.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Player log book including 40 hours of coaching + assigned referee hours |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
35.00 |
Sem 2 End |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
No Description |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
30.00 |
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 |
30 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Practicals |
30 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Independent Learning |
30 Weeks per Stage |
3.67 |
Total Hours |
170.00 |
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