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Professional Development: Rugby Performance MSc

Professional Development: Rugby Performance MSc

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Distance with attendance | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Distance with attendance

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Rugby Football Continuing Professional Development (Cpd)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Build expertise in rugby while covering topics like:

contemporary approaches to player development

advanced rugby coaching

athletic development of rugby players

strategic leadership

elite performers’ health and well-being.

You can also study a professional development master’s specialising in:

Sports Coaching

Performance Analysis.

Pioneers in sport

We are the first UK university to deliver an MSc specialising in rugby. We are internationally celebrated for our sport-related degrees, leading students to success within elite sports.

Collaborations with industry partners

We collaborate with partners, such as the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA), clubs, and national governing bodies, to create this course. These relationships allow you to build networks and expert knowledge.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods on the course deviate from traditional ideas, the main aim for assessments is to capture learning within the realms of your professional contexts.

Some of the assessment methods utilised on the programme are as follows:

Season long training plan

Practical recorded sessions

Session plans

Case studies

Virtual portfolio

Career opportunities

With our specialist rugby master’s, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

Modules

This module will draw upon different models and theories to synthesise in relation to experiences as practitioners. The module will draw upon different domains of coaching specific to player development and the main disciplinary perspectives (behavioural, cognitive, social) to help make sense of the individuals coaching contexts and to develop knowledge and understanding of coaching for player development.
Advanced Coaching in Rugby (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,340

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

Students need to have minimum 2.2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject. Applicants are encouraged to hold or have the intention to work towards, an NGB L3 coaching award or international equivalent qualification and demonstrate continued commitment to coaching or professional practice. Applicants without formal degree level qualification but with significant relevant work or playing experience are encouraged to apply. We will assess your suitability and any support you may need for the non-degree entrance through a two-step process.