Applied Methods: Rugby & Soccer

Historical and Theoretical Factors in Rugby and Soccer
The student will:

1. Describe the origin and historical development of each game
2. Describe positional concepts related to on-ball and off-ball roles, rules, and common terminology of each game

Fundamental Factors for Effective Performance
The student will:

1. Describe and apply affective, cognitive, and psychomotor elements in the educational setting
2. Describe and apply technical, tactical, physical, and psychomotor elements in the coaching setting

Techniques and Tactics in Rugby and Soccer
The student will:

1. Describe and demonstrate technical elements of effective individual performance including, but not limited to, the following for rugby:
• ready position
• movement (i.e., body – feet, hands, head, etc.)
• passing and receiving a pass
• kicking and catching
• rucking, mauling and scrumming
• lineouts
• tackling
• evasive running
2. Describe and demonstrate technical elements of effective individual performance including, but not limited to, the following for soccer:
• ready position
• movement (i.e., body – feet, hands, head, etc.)
• kicking and passing
• heading
• trapping
• dribbling
• tackling
• throwing
• goaltending
• ball control
3. Describe the appropriate sequencing of skill acquisition and progressions
4. Link inter-task and intra-task transfer of skills to each game, where and when applicable
5. Describe and demonstrate tactical elements of effective team performance including, but not limited to, the following:
• Attack Concepts (related to On-Ball and Off-Ball Elements):
• variety / control
• tempo / power
• deception
• distraction
• improvisation
• transition
• Defensive Concepts (related to On-Ball and Off-Ball Elements):
• concentration
• anticipate and adjust
• read and react
• communicate and commit
• control and restraint
• transition
• Systems of Play:
• formations and structures – offensive and defensive set plays

Observation and Analysis Methods and Procedures
The student will describe and demonstrate:

1. scope: components of observation and analysis
2. approaches: types and methods of observation and analysis
3. qualitative and quantitative analysis
4. error detection, prioritizing, and correction
5. analyzing individual and team performance

Instructional Strategies and Professional Development
The student will describe and demonstrate:

1. alternative teaching and coaching approaches
2. class management strategies
3. developmentally appropriate technical and tactical progressions and drills
4. principles of effective instruction
5. seasonal planning and training principles