Module Details
Module Code: |
DEVL_1 |
Module Title:
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Player Development 5 - Rugby
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Title:
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Player Development 5 - 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 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 Adult Program )
- General Fitness Conditioning
- Weights (Snatch)
- Functional Strength
- General Strength Conditioning
Demonstrated through attaining progressive fitness testing results and advancing weight training programs. |
LO3 |
Apply 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 - IDPs
Relative Age Effect
Gamification
Tactical periodisation
Theming
Resilience
Strategy & tactics
Racism
Women in sport
World Rugby Passport –
• Mental Health
• First Aid Rugby
• Conditioning for Adult |
LO4 |
Critically analyse data obtained and validate the reasons for the selection of the analysis methods used. Integrate the use of video recording spreadsheet and basic statistical techniques. Develop the skills and knowledge to perform within a sports performance analysis setting. |
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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Sports analysis
Sportscode/Nacsports - Charts/Live Stats
Metrica Sports player Tracking
Data Visualisations (Excel - charts to present to data)
Rugby science Performance analysis research
Current game trends
Statistical analysis
Individual team metrics
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Project | 40.00% |
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 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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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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].
| 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.
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International Jounal of Sports
Performance Analysis. International Jounal of Sports
Performance Analysis.
| 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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www.worldrugby.org/passport.
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