Rugby

A.Y. 2019/2020
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
M-EDF/02
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge in the aspects of rugby and methodologies for teaching it; the essential parameters of efficacy for a constructive training session or an exercise; psychomotor activities for young players based on their stage of motor development; behaviors and attitudes conducive to learning; techniques of error correction; methods of observation for evaluation of the efficiency of a player's performance during matches; organizational aspects of a match/event; training of new technicians for developing club activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire skills in the organization and management of planning activities for the promotion and development of a club and in schools. Students will acquire skills in organizing promotional activities for introducing young children (aged 6-14 years) to rugby, in creating a training pathway that meets players' needs, a guide for a team under 6-8-10-12 in federation-supported activities and an assistant to a trainer of level 1 or level 2 of the Italian Rugby Federation in the organization of a team of players under 14, under 16, and under 18.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
The basic rules and principles
The teaching methodology
The genesis of the game
The Beginner: learning behaviours, needs and objectives
Safety in Rugby
The offensive movement, distribution and redistribution
The defensive movement, general principles
The principle of utility
The bearer and the support
The game in space
Tackle and recovery
The defensive reaction
The scrum
The throw-in
Footwork
The U6-8-10-12 regulation
Rugby sevens
Other ways to play Rugby: Flag Rugby, Touch Rugby, Beach Rugby
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge necessary.
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures.
Teaching Resources
Lectures slides
Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) website
FIR: Dai sei anni al sei nazioni
FIR: all about rules
Assessment methods and Criteria
Mode: written multiple choice or short answers.
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours