Module Details
Module Code: |
COAC_1 |
Module Title:
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Coach Education 4 - Rugby
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Title:
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Coach Education 4 - Rugby
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Brett Igoe
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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).
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Practical | 35.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 35.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Independent/Directed Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.07 |
76 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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IRFU. IRFU Coaching Handbooks.
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International Council International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE),Dan Gould,Cliff Mallett. (2020), Sport Coaches' Handbook, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.320, [ISBN: 1492515809].
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Robyn L. Jones. (2006), The Sports Coach as Educator, Taylor & Francis, p.185, [ISBN: 0415367603].
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Gilbert, Wade. (2016), Coaching Better Every Season, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 1492507660].
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Doug Lemov. (2020), the Coach's Guide to Teaching, John Catt Educational, p.423, [ISBN: 1913622304].
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Rainer Martens. (2012), Successful Coaching, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.443, [ISBN: 1450400515].
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Tania G. Cassidy,Robyn L. Jones,Paul A. Potrac. (2015), Understanding Sports Coaching, Routledge, p.220, [ISBN: 0415857473].
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Richard Thelwell. (2018), Professional Advances in Sports Coaching, Routledge Research in Sports Coaching, p.446, [ISBN: 9780815381228].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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UK Coaching. Applied Coaching Research Journal.
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An Official Journal of the International
Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). International Sport Coaching Journal.
| Other Resources |
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URL,
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URL,
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URL,
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www.worldrugby.org/passport.
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