Module Details
Module Code: |
DEVL_1 |
Module Title:
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Player Development 3 - Rugby
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Title:
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Player Development 3 - Rugby
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Module Level:: |
6 |
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 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
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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 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.
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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 |
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.
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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.
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Project | 20.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
2.67 |
40 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture, Doping Regulation in Sport |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
7.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Twist, C. & Worsfold, P.. (2015), The Science of Rugby, Routledge.
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Nelson, A. Kokkonen, J.. (2006), Stretching Anatomy, Human Kinetics.
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Dick, F.. (2007), Sports Training Principles 5th Edition, A&C Black.
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Bomba, T. (1999), Periodisation: Theory & Methodology of Training, Human Kinetics.
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Brown, L. & Ferringo, V.. (2005), Training for Speed, Agility & Quickness, Human Kinetics.
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Hickie, G. & Donaldson, D.. (2015), Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential, [ISBN: 1472916182].
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Light, R.. (2014), Advances in Rugby Coaching: An Holistic Approach, [ISBN: 1138805734].
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O'Donoghue, P.. (2014), An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport (Routledge Studies in Sports Performance Analysis).
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Jürgen Beckmann. Sport, Recovery and Performance, [ISBN: 1138287776].
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Anthony Turner,Paul Comfort. Advanced Strength and Conditioning, [ISBN: 1138687367].
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Boyle, Michael. (2016), New Functional Training for Sports-2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, p.280, [ISBN: 1492530611].
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Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2015), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 149250162X].
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Ian Jeffreys,Jeremy Moody. (2015), Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance, Routledge, p.584, [ISBN: 0415578213].
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David R. Mottram,Neil Chester. (2018), Drugs in Sport, [ISBN: 9780415789417].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Journal of Sport & Exercise
Psychology.
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Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
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Journal of the Philosophy of Sport.
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Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
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Journal of Sport & Social Issues.
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Journal of Sport Behaviour Sport
Psychologist European.
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Journal of Sport Science International.
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Journal of Sport Nutrition &
Exercise Metabolism.
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Journal of Sport Management Psychology
of Sport & Exercise Research
Quarterly for Exercise & Sport.
| Other Resources |
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IT Carlow has an extensive range of
online resources that should be accessed
when students are completing their
projects.,
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