Module Details

Module Code: DEVL_1
Module Title: Player Development 3 - Rugby
Title: Player Development 3 - 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 knowledge & generic skills to enhance their tactical understanding, mental preparation and self-management and to introduce the individual skills to meet the demands of early stage 4 (LTPD) Rugby
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of technical and tactical awareness of positions and show improved decision making within the principles of play & General movement in Rugby Union.
LO2 Develop knowledge and understanding of rugby specific fitness, fitness testing and how to improve key areas while Showing an improvements in rugby specific fitness components - Speed technique - Athletic Movement (Activate Program) - General Fitness Conditioning - Weights - Functional Strength - General Strength Conditioning Demonstrated through attaining progressive fitness testing results and advancing weight training programs.
LO3 Demonstrate an improved understanding of the key components of off field player development. This will be facilitated through the production of a fitness logbook, devised for their fitness development as a rugby player. The following key elements of the off field player development will be included – Leadership/ IDPs /Match & Training Demands – Match Day strategies/Rugby Environment /Travel/ World Rugby Passport – • Conditioning for /Youth/ • Rugby Ready • Match officials
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of current drug and supplement use in sport and of Irish and International regulations in this area
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
Rugby Generic
1. Performance profiling: Through questionnaires, checklists and reports. 2. Skill Development: The coaching process, model of a skilled performance, technique & skill. 3. Motivation & Goal Setting: Different types of motivation, setting SMART goals. 4. Key Factor Analysis: Analysis rationale, Key factor Analysis model. 5. Physical relaxation: Controlled breathing & Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR). 6. Injury Prevention & Management: Types of injury, Immediate treatment - RICE, Analysis - TOTAPS. 7. Time Management: Achieving a balance (work & personal time), developing personal schedules.
Technical
1. General Movement. 2. Key Factor Analysis of Individual skills. 3. Development of Individual skills. 4. Skills ; • Evasion • Handling • Tackling • Continuity • Kicking • Catching • Ground skills. 5. Development of Positional skills within Units: Lineout, Scrum, Backline Attack, Backline Defence. 6. Development of Specialist skills: Prop, Hooker, Locks, Backrow, Scrumhalf, Outhalf, Centre, Wing & Fullback.
Drugs in Sport/Supplements
Drug regulation in sport: Irish sports council, WADA. History of doping. Drug testing protocol; players rights and obligations. Commonly used drugs and supplements in sports
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project20.00%
Practical30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Post Performance Player Feedback App - Self reflection - Including RPE/Training Load/Technical & Tactical proficiency rating to access:
Player Development skills
GENERIC
- ball skills
- Continuity
- Defence
POSITION specific
- set
- game awareness
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Drugs in Sport presentation on commonly abused substances and/or doping regulation. Approx 15 mins in duration
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Player Diary & World Rugby Passport
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
FITNESS RESULTS - TESTING eg:
Yo Yo test/150m shuttle run - score
-per position
- 0-10speed
-body fat

Player Diary
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 2.67 40
Lecture Contact Lecture, Doping Regulation in Sport 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Twist, C. & Worsfold, P.. (2015), The Science of Rugby, Routledge.
  • Nelson, A. Kokkonen, J.. (2006), Stretching Anatomy, Human Kinetics.
  • Dick, F.. (2007), Sports Training Principles 5th Edition, A&C Black.
  • Bomba, T. (1999), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
  • Brown, L. & Ferringo, V.. (2005), Training for Speed, Agility & Quickness, Human Kinetics.
  • Hickie, G. & Donaldson, D.. (2015), Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential, [ISBN: 1472916182].
  • Light, R.. (2014), Advances in Rugby Coaching: An Holistic Approach, [ISBN: 1138805734].
  • O'Donoghue, P.. (2014), An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport (Routledge Studies in Sports Performance Analysis).
  • Jürgen Beckmann. Sport, Recovery and Performance, [ISBN: 1138287776].
  • Anthony Turner,Paul Comfort. Advanced Strength and Conditioning, [ISBN: 1138687367].
  • Boyle, Michael. (2016), New Functional Training for Sports-2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, p.280, [ISBN: 1492530611].
  • Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2015), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 149250162X].
  • Ian Jeffreys,Jeremy Moody. (2015), Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance, Routledge, p.584, [ISBN: 0415578213].
  • David R. Mottram,Neil Chester. (2018), Drugs in Sport, [ISBN: 9780415789417].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology.
  • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
  • Journal of the Philosophy of Sport.
  • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
  • Journal of Sport & Social Issues.
  • Journal of Sport Behaviour Sport Psychologist European.
  • Journal of Sport Science International.
  • Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism.
  • Journal of Sport Management Psychology of Sport & Exercise Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport.
Other Resources
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