Dates & Times: Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th, Modnay 22nd and wednesday 24th, 6pm to 9pm

Email: sclarke@wru.wales

WRU Coaching Youths (12+) and Adults

Qualification: WRU Level 1

Course Cost: £120

WRU LEVEL 1

AimsThe course provides coaches with an introduction to the game of rugby union and the principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of players of all ages. The course qualifies the coach to act as an assistant to a more qualified coach. The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union aims to develop a coach's ‘How to Coach’ skills as well as improve their 'What to coach Skills'. The course includes the IRB Rugby Ready course.The course is a modular course made up of the following units:

Unit 1- Introduction to Safe and Ethical Rugby Union

The role of the coach
Working with Children
Basic Laws of the Game
Health and Safety

Unit 2 – Plan Rugby Union Coaching Sessions

Planning for Delivery of Coaching Sessions

Unit 3 - Deliver Rugby Union Coaching Sessions

Principles of Warm up and Cool Down
Skill Development (Generic and position specific skills)
Communication Skills
Observation of Performance

(All units are mandatory and unit certification is available)

Entry Requirements: Minimum Age 18

Course Arrangements / Outline

The course is 21hrs in duration (16hrs on course, 5hrs home study)
The course is a competence based course and involves on-course appraisal
The course involves both classroom and outdoor practical sessions. Coaches are expected to participate fully in all activities
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses

WRU Full Game Level 1 U12+ (Cardiff)