Team Sports III. Rugby

Objectives

According to legend, the city of Rugby in 1823 is credited as the birthplace of rugby. It was during a football match that William Webb Ellis, defying the established rules, picked up the ball and ran towards the opposing goal. This act of rebellion marked the inception of the sport of rugby as we know it today - a dynamic contact sport that demands collective effort and proficient ball handling skills. Rugby transcends mere sport and embodies a way of life, instilling in individuals the values of resilience, hard work, and unwavering loyalty.

Rugby, as an inclusive sport, holds significant educational and social value. By comprehending the essence of rugby, including its human and social aspects, students will be equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to integrate rugby into both their academic and recreational pursuits.

This course aims to familiarise students with the sport and its cultural and educational dimensions, fostering their active participation and facilitating the acquisition of essential skills and knowledge to derive enjoyment from the game. Additionally, the course seeks to ignite a genuine interest in rugby and provide students with foundational skills and knowledge essential for participation. This objective will be accomplished through the classroom instruction of basic technical and tactical structures.

Competencies

General skills

• Be able to analyse and summarise.
• Be able to search and manage information.
• Be able to work in teams.
• Be good at interpersonal relationships.
• Be motivated in terms of quality.

Specific skills

• Analyse and optimise the skills and abilities of sportsmen and women at different stages of development.
• Know the specific characyeristics of different sports and their sociocultural context.
• Plan, implement and assess sports programmes for different levels.
• Select and implement strategies, methods, techniques and technology best suited to improve sport processes and programmes.
• Transmit attitudes and values ​​that promote regular physical activity and emphasise their training and health benefits.

Core skills

• Become the protagonist of one's own learning process in order to achieve personal and professional growth and acquire all-round training for living and learning in a context of respect for linguistic, social, cultural, gender and economic diversity.

Content

Introduction to rugby

1. Origin, history, culture, and evolution of rugby
2. Philosophical aspects of sports

Formal game structure

1. Fundamentals of the game's laws

Functional approach to the game structure

1. Principles of the game
2. Individual technical and tactical foundations
3. Team technical and tactical foundations

Evaluation

Assessment plays a crucial role in promoting high-level learning by allowing students to demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes and meeting the required standards of the program. It serves as both evidence of learning and an integral part of a high-quality student learning experience.

Formative assessment will be conducted for students who actively participate in the course, submitting assignments and successfully completing module activities. Attending at least 75% of the classes is the minimum requirement to access formative assessment.

To pass the module, students must achieve a minimum of 50% in each assessment component. The overall grade or mark for the module will be determined based on the module assessment criteria, considering the weightage of each component. In case a student fails any component of the module initially, they will have an opportunity for reassessment if feasible. Reassessment will be offered for the failed components only.

Assessment components

• Written exam: 20% of the grade; recoverable activity
• Test of the laws of the game: 20% of the grade (signals test 8% + multiple choice test 12%); recoverable activity
• Class work: 10%; non-recoverable activity
• Practical tests (three games): 30% of the grade (group game 7% + class game 11% + tournament game 12%); non-recoverable activities
• Edpuzzle: 15% (5 activities); recoverable activities
• Quizzes: 5% (2 quizzes); recoverable activities

Please note that the weights provided for each assessment component contribute to the overall grade or mark for the module, reflecting the respective percentages.

Important considerations

Injured students: In the case of injured students, they will be awarded half the attendance credit for their participation.

Rugby team participation: Active participation in the university's rugby team throughout the semester can earn students an additional point towards their overall subject grade.

Additionally, for every two practices attended with the rugby team, students will receive one attendance credit.

Extra points for improvement: Students have the opportunity to earn extra points to enhance their marks or grades. For more information on earning extra points, students are advised to consult with the lecturer or instructor.

Methodology

The majority of classes will be conducted on the pitch, combining theoretical instruction with immediate practical application to enhance comprehension. However, certain sessions may be exclusively theoretical or practical in nature, varying throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to adopt an active and engaged approach to their learning journey, which includes proactive reading and preparation ahead of each session.

Bibliography

Bibliography

• Buzón Hoyos, Alejandro (2008). Playing rugby : [propuestas didácticas de rugby para la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria]. Wanceulen.
• Collins, Tony (2016). The oval world : a global history of rugby. Bloomsbury Sport.
• New Zealand Rugby Union (2002). Rugby skills & drills manual. New Zealand Rugby Union.
• Pook, Paul (2012). Complete conditioning for rugby. Human Kinetics.
• Timón Benítez, Luis Manuel, coord.; Hormigo Gamarro, Fran, coord. (2010). El Rugby como contenido en la educación física escolar : juegos y actividades con implicación cognitiva para su desarrollo. Wanceulen.

Reading

Teachers will provide complementary bibliography and compulsory reading throughout the course via the Virtual Campus.