Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L3 Rugby Academy

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Raeli.

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.

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

Learning Areas:

Year 13 (NCEA Level 3), Physical & Health Education - Akoranga Koiri

Assessment Information

All internally assessed Unit Standards