| Aim/Objectives |
There is a greater emphasis on advanced technical aspects and tactical aspects of rugby sports science and its impact on the game. It is the aim that all accredited Level 3 coaches are creative as well as being knowledgeable, so that the game can benefit from the individual enterprise of both themselves and their players.
This course is specifically designed for coaches at performance /advanced levels.
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| Course Outcomes |
Safety - To provide the coaches with the ability to identify and coach safely the roles a player will perform in a match.
Plan - Identify and apply the principles that underpin the levels of planning and their application to meet the needs (learning outcomes) of participation at performance levels.
Tactical Foundations - Identify and apply the tactical principles of team play to coach a game situation.
Sports Science - Apply the sports science knowledge of the theory and principles of training, sports psychology and sports medicine.
Ethics - It is incumbent on all coaches to coach within the Laws of the Game and to abide by the Code of Conduct. At all times best practice procedures and the maintenance of personal standards are required. |
| Course Modules |
The methodology of the Level 3 Accreditation is for coaches to be pro-active, have innovative thought and satisfy that they have the skills, including time management skills, to be a Head Coach. The program can be divided into 3 modules:
- Advanced Technical aspects of Rugby
- Tactical aspects of Rugby
- Sports science and its impact on the game
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| Pre-requisites |
Applicants who wish to apply for consideration for intake should be able to meet the following requirements:
- Be SmartRugby compliant
- Possess a current Level 2 Coaching certificate for at least seven years and have attended an Advanced Seminar or equivalent within the last three years
- Have experience at coaching senior representative, first division first grade, Country or 2nd Division representative, 1st XV or representative school or U/16 representative level
- Have potential for coaching at a high representative level; Be willing to coach for the next four years
At the discretion of the ARU Level 3 Coaching Consultancy, coaches who do not satisfy all of the above criteria may be admitted to the program by being currently involved in coach education at Level 2, delivering presentations at Advanced Seminars or coach at State Squad level.
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| Duration |
Twelve Months |
| Registration |
Cost: Participants pay a levy and the remaider is met by the ARU. Consequently, candidates commencing the level 3 program are required to sign a letter of intent.
Accreditation Requirements: Attend all sessions at Level 3 Instruction Camps and Complete 11 assignments to a satisfactory standard over the course of 12 months.
Application: Application Forms are forwarded to Clubs / Affiliates and schools when available from the ARU, normally in early February each year. There are 2 camps, the first (4 days) usually in November at the AIS, Canberra and a second (4days) in January/February in Sydney. The Camps are a compulsory part of completing the course.
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