Rugby

Course Factsheet

Rugby Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) Programme

About the Course

This course has been specifically designed to give recognition to talented rugby players, as part of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to develop excellence in Rugby. Myerscough College is the accredited Rugby Football Union college for the North West and has developed its partnership with Sale Sharks and the RFU to become an Elite Player Development Centre for the North West. The programme aims to support young elite rugby players (aged 16-18 at the start of the programme) who can demonstrate the necessary talent, commitment and skill to achieve excellence in rugby and who possess a realistic chance of making a career from playing rugby.

During the two-year programme students work towards an NVQ Level 3 Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance as well as a BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence).

The NVQ is divided into two parts, one which focuses on the performance areas of sport (technical skills, tactical skills, physical capability and mental attitude) and one which focuses on the personal development of the rugby player (lifestyle management, career planning, health and safety and communication).

The National Diploma programme encourages the development of playing skills, whilst also providing a good foundation in training, tactical and coaching techniques. Students cover many aspects of the game, from sports nutrition, sports psychology, sports performance and fitness testing to sports coaching, physiology and injury prevention. Much of the structured rugby coaching will comprise individual performance targets, dedicated group sessions and personalised physical training.

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

Students need to be over 16 and the following qualifications are needed: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Mathematics, English Language and one course-specific GCSE, or An Intermediate level course (e.g. First Diploma at Merit or above and one key skill at Level 2 in Application of Number or Communication), or Equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to attend a playability test prior to starting the course.

List of Modules

Year One

• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport - Explores the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and also to learn the fundamentals of the energy systems.
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise - An introduction to the concept and practice of health screening and fitness testing.
• Fitness Training and Programming - Examines the concept and practice of fitness training and training programme design.
• Psychology for Sports Performance - Focuses on the extent to which the human mind plays a role in performance.
• Physiology for Fitness - Provides an opportunity for students to explore the body's response to acute exercise and how the body adapts to long-term exercise participation.
• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle - Looks at the knowledge and skills required to assess the lifestyle of an individual, provide advice of lifestyle improvement, and plan a health related physical activity programme.
• Sport as a Business - Explores aspects of business in sport and enable students to conduct and use market research
• Sports Coaching - Looks at theoretical concepts and puts them into practice by planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions.
• Sport Injuries - Develops skills in the identification, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
• Assessing Risk in Sport - Promotes the awareness of risk assessment and its management within the sports industry.

Year Two

• Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport - Looks at the technical and tactical skills required to play and improve their golf game.
• Talent Identification and Development in Sport - Examines different predictors of talent and the ways of developing talent.
• Athlete's Lifestyle - Looks at the appropriate behaviour for an athlete and examines the lifestyle factors that affect them both within and outside sport.
• Analysis of Sports Performance - Explores the performance demands of elite sport.
• Sport and Exercise Massage - Looks at the theory and practical knowledge necessary to study sport and exercise massage and how to perform a safe and effective massage treatment, which may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.
• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise - Develops the knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully plan, deliver and evaluate a range of exercise programmes.
• Organising Sports Events - Explores the concepts, knowledge, skills and qualities needed to successfully lead a sports event.
• Practical Team Sports - This module aims to develop the learners' own practical sports performance in team sports, focusing on the application of skills, techniques and tactics.
• Sports Nutrition - Looks at the dietary requirements of sports people and allows suggestions for dietary modifications and nutrition strategies.

Possible Careers / Jobs

• Rugby Coaching
• Sports Development
• Fitness Instructor
• Teaching
• Professional Playing Career

Progression

• FdA Rugby Coaching
  
• Professional Rugby Player
  
• Honours degree course

Special Requirements

1. Equipment and / or Clothing: Rugby kit, boots and trainers.

How To Apply

To apply for this course, complete the Application Form . Additional printed copies are available from Course Enquiries, Tel: 01995 642211 E-mail: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

Please return the completed application form to the Admissions Office, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY

Myerscough College - general contact details

Address: Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston
Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone: 01995 642211 Email: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk Website: www.myerscough.ac.uk

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