RAC3

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.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

All internally assessed Unit Standards

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 15
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20673 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22771 v3
NZQA Info

Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0