SR1D02 - Rugby Coaching: Young Performers 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1D02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Rugby Coaching: Young Performers | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Dean Parsons | ||
| Module Team: | Jayne Ludlow | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
1. To encourage participation and understanding of both theoretical and practical “how to coach” skills related to rugby union at primary, junior level (5-12 years of age).
2. The Rugby leaders, Rugby Ready, L1CCRU Certificate UKCC WRU courses provide students with a basic introduction to the game of Rugby union and the principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of players at primary, junior and secondary levels.
3. The UKCC WRU children’s Level 1 course aims to develop students “how to coach” skills as well as improve their “what to coach” technical skills
Content Summary
The module will focus on long term player development model and teach aspects of physiological, psychosocial, technical and tactical specifics of the fundamental phase.
Students will learn how various teaching styles are applied to these age groups and apply these principles in their coaching practice.
The module will introduce students to the numerous technical and tactical issues that include technical drills, skill practices and games for understanding suitable for young performers between the ages of 5 and 12.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Work based learning | 104 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise new “How” coaching skills to plan, deliver and review ones own coaching sessions in a systematic and progressive manner, in preparation for effective, competent coaching in the community at primary and junior levels. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the critical components underlying the long term player development model. |
| LO3 | Analyse the value of a variety of coaching styles and methods to meet the needs of various learning styles specific to young performers. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Present a reflective account of, both, the physiological benefits of children’s participation in rugby union activities and stress the importance of the ‘role of the coach’. | 20 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Complete tasks in relation to the bespoke NGB Awards. Completion of 1st4Sport Children’s level 1 workbook associated with the WRU Coaching Qualifications. | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |