Class Rugby (Elective Modality II - Sports Training branch)

This Rugby course unit aims to equip students with the ethical, relational, pedagogical, and technical skills essential for the effective practice of professional activity, with a focus on training and competition. The goal is for future coaches to acquire the ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate athletes’ activities in both training and competition contexts, considering the different levels of the process: micro (training session), meso (intermediate period), and macro(annual planning). These skills require a solid understanding of the long-term athlete development process, as well as the appropriate use of methods for assessment, control, and monitoring of training and competition. In addition, students will develop game observation techniques, gain knowledge about the specific characteristics of each position, and build foundational understanding of different game models.

Not applicable

Team Characterization Ability to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of each player and of the team as a whole. Scheduling and Implementation of Macro and Meso Cycles Ability to develop Macro and Meso Cycles adapted to the competitive calendar, with the aim of enhancing all phases of competition. Technical Fundamentals Mastery of Rugby’s Technical Fundamentals, their applications, and associated key factors. Development of appropriate plans in accordance with the team characterization carried out. Game Models Learning and development of the various existing game models – offensive and defensive tactics. Game Analysis Learning and application of methodologies used for the observation and analysis of data obtained in matches. Physical Preparation Introduction to the development of physical training, adapted to different age groups.

Monitoring and discussion of training sessions led by students in a club environment. Possibility of intervention in the training environment after discussion of observed scenarios. Development of tools to carry out accurate game analysis.

Federação Portuguesa de Rugby (2009), Leis do jogo de Rugby, Edição: CEFD International Rugby Board (2010), Rugby Ready, IRB: Ireland Garcia, H., Moura, J. (2011), Rugby na Escola: Tag Rugby, FPR/DGIDC/DE: Lisboa Damasceno, N. & Moreira, M. (2011) Caderno de Exercícios Rugby (Ficha Técnica - Federação Portuguesa de Rugby ) . Lisboa Federação Portuguesa de Rugby. (2014). Compreensão e Lógica do Jogo