Module Details

Module Code: COAC C1317
Module Title: Coach Education 1 - Rugby
Title: Coach Education 1 - Rugby
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Brett Igoe
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Long Term Player Development Model:
Focus on Stage 1 The Young Player: Outline of Physical Literacy: Physical, emotional, psychological, social development
Planning a session:
Planning, considerations, time, equipment, objectives, playing area Organisation & Management of a session: Layout, use of grids, organisation, management
Teaching Skills:
Introduction, demonstration, explanation, application (IDEA) Feedback & Progression
Role of the Coach:
Ethics, coaching styles, requirements, responsibilities
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
Physical Literacy:
developing fundamental movement skills (ABC’s)
Refereeing & Laws:
Mini Rugby refereeing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical35.00%
End of Module Formal Examination35.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Pre Task Planning for Workshops
Participation in coaching workshops
Reflective practice of Learnings
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Player log book including 12 hours of coaching + assigned referee hours
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 35
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2.5 hours
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.07 76
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • IRFU Coaching Handbooks.
  • Light, R., Evans, J.R., Harvey, S., Hassanin, R.. (2014), Advances in Rugby Coaching: An Holistic Approach, 1. [ISBN: 978-11388057].
  • Robyn L. Jones,Mike Hughes,Kieran Kingston. (2007), An Introduction to Sports Coaching, Taylor & Francis, p.166, [ISBN: 0415411300].
  • Rainer Martens. (2012), Successful Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.443, [ISBN: 1450400515].
  • Nicklaas C. Winkelman. (2020), The Language of Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.336, [ISBN: 1492567361].
  • Kilgannon. (2020), Be the Best you can be in Sport, [ISBN: 9781838169138].
  • Doug Lemov. (2020), the Coach's Guide to Teaching, John Catt Educational, p.423, [ISBN: 1913622304].
  • Lyle, Cushion. (2016), Sport Coaching Concepts : A framework for coaching practice, 2. [ISBN: 0415675774].
  • John Lyle,Chris Cushion. (2010), Sports Coaching, Churchill Livingstone, p.259, [ISBN: 0702030546].
  • International Council International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE),Dan Gould,Cliff Mallett. (2020), Sport Coaches' Handbook, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.320, [ISBN: 1492515809].
  • Timothy Baghurst. Coaching for Sports Performance, [ISBN: 0367221160].
  • Gilbert, Wade. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 1492507660].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • SAGE Journals. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching.
  • Human Kinetics. International Sport Coaching Journal.
  • UK Coaching. Applied Coaching Research Journal.
Other Resources
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