SETU Curriculum - COAC_1 - Coach Education 4 - Rugby

Module Details

Module Code:	COAC_1
Module Title:	Coach Education 4 - Rugby
Title:	Coach Education 4 - Rugby
Module Level::	7

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 3 LTPD; Learn to Compete Stage).

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Learning Outcome Description
LO1	Demonstrate knowledge of 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	Appraise 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	Describe 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
LO4	Demonstrate knowledge of 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.
LO5	Demonstrate knowledge of 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
LO6	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
LO7	Demonstrate knowledge 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.

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
1. Long Term Player Development Model Focus on Stage 3 – Train to Train stage
2. Principles of Play Attack & Defence
3. Team Play 1 General Movement
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.
5. Unit Skills Scrum, L-O, kick-offs, Attack, Defence.
6. Mini-unit skills Ruck, Maul, Support play (Attack & Defence), Restarts - kicking/receiving
7. Skill Development Coaching process, Model of skill performance, Establishing technique
8. The Young Player Development & growth, Exercise, Motor skills, Social development, Stage 3 – Player capacities
9. Practice session Planning, Preparation, Managing a practice, Principles of good practices, Stage 3 – Training session model.
10. Role of the Coach Philosophy, coaching style, responsibilities, requirements, Stage 3 – Coach as Facilitator
11. Mental Fitness Motivation, Goals & Goal- Setting, (S.M.A.R.T).
12. Physical Fitness Warm-up, Cool down, Recovery, Principles & Components, Phasing a programme
13. Team Play 2 Linking principles of attack
14. Injury prevention Prevention, Common types of injury, Injury Assessment TOTAPS, Emergency Plan

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Content & Assessment
Continuous Assessment	30.00%
Practical	35.00%
End of Module Formal Examination	35.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment

Assessment Type	Performance Evaluation	% of Total Mark	30
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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	1,2,4,5,7
Non-marked	No
Assessment Description Coaching Diary/Coach Behaviour Video

End of Module Formal Examination

Assessment Type	Formal Exam	% of Total Mark	35
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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	Lecture	12 Weeks per Stage	1.00	12
Practicals		Contact	Practicals	12 Weeks per Stage	1.00	12
Independent Learning		Non Contact	Independent/Directed Learning	15 Weeks per Stage	5.07	76
Total Weekly Contact Hours						2.00

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
IRFU. IRFU Coaching Handbooks. International Council International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE),Dan Gould,Cliff Mallett. (2020), Sport Coaches' Handbook, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.320, [ISBN: 1492515809]. Robyn L. Jones. (2006), The Sports Coach as Educator, Taylor & Francis, p.185, [ISBN: 0415367603]. Gilbert, Wade. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 1492507660]. Doug Lemov. (2020), the Coach's Guide to Teaching, John Catt Educational, p.423, [ISBN: 1913622304]. Rainer Martens. (2012), Successful Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.443, [ISBN: 1450400515]. Tania G. Cassidy,Robyn L. Jones,Paul A. Potrac. (2015), Understanding Sports Coaching, Routledge, p.220, [ISBN: 0415857473]. Richard Thelwell. (2018), Professional Advances in Sports Coaching, Routledge Research in Sports Coaching, p.446, [ISBN: 9780815381228].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
UK Coaching. Applied Coaching Research Journal. An Official Journal of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). International Sport Coaching Journal.
Other Resources
URL, http://www.leinsterrugby.ie URL, http://www.irishrugby.ie URL, http://www.rugby.com.au/community_rugby/ online_coaching_library/online_coaching_ library,51881.html www.worldrugby.org/passport.

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