NCEA L3 Rugby Academy
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Raeli.
Rugby Academy (RAC) is a practical course for those who aspire to play rugby at a high level, want to improve their skill level and game understanding and also gain an insight into the demands of a high-performance environment. The course includes the following components:
Rugby Skill Development
Physical Fitness Training
Practical Coaching
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will be focusing on AS 91501 which requires them to demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting (Turbo Touch).
Term 2
They will learn how to analyse and clip their performance using video footage, examine GPS data and review game statistics.
Students will also receive specialist coaching and development on the four pillars of the game related to Mental skills, Physical, Technical and Tactical. Wellbeing and future pathways will also be examined in this course.
Term 3
With the rugby season coming to an end, Semester B will be focused on completing the remaining standards in RAC.
Assessment:
Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sports participants
Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation.
Term 4
Term 4 will be completing written work
Semester B
Recommended Prior Learning
This course does not require any prior learning but an application process is in place to check your eligibility of gaining entry.
Assessment Information
All internally assessed Unit StandardsCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation
NZQA Info
Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting