Module Details

Module Code: COAC
Module Title: Coach Education 3 Practical - Rugby
Title: Coach Education 3 Practical - 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 15-a-side (Stage 2 LTPD; Learn to Train Stage).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
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 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
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.
Teaching Skills:
Introduction, demonstration, practice, correction
Role of the Coach:
(including coach as referee) Philosophy, coaching style, responsibilities, requirements
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
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 Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Coaching log book including practical coaching & reflection + 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
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2.5hr exam
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.
  • Gilbert, Wade. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 1492507660].
  • Nicklaas C. Winkelman. (2020), The Language of Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.336, [ISBN: 1492567361].
  • Rainer Martens. (2012), Successful Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.443, [ISBN: 1450400515].
  • Robyn L. Jones,Mike Hughes,Kieran Kingston. (2007), An Introduction to Sports Coaching, Taylor & Francis, p.166, [ISBN: 0415411300].
  • Timothy Baghurst. Coaching for Sports Performance, [ISBN: 0367221160].
  • International Council International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE),Dan Gould,Cliff Mallett. (2020), Sport Coaches' Handbook, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.320, [ISBN: 1492515809].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Coaching players a new approach (2009). Produced by Jamie Houchen. London, England, FA Learning. [video: DVD].
  • An Official Journal of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). International Sport Coaching Journal.
Other Resources
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