Rugby Coaching and Performance (Top-Up)

The BSc in Rugby Coaching and Performance is a one-year top up designed for students who have already achieved a Foundation Degree or 240 credits in a related discipline. It is a practice-based programme to prepare you for a career in the Rugby and Sports Industry. Uniquely the course is based at UWTSD Carmarthen and delivered by Coleg Sir Gâr so you will be both students of UWTSD and Coleg Sir Gâr
This exciting programme is designed to ensure you experience a current and academically rigorous learning experience that meets the needs of local industry. You will be supported in your studies by a team of highly inspirational academic staff who have extensive experience of working and researching in the fields of rugby coaching and performance.
The programme has strong links with elite professional teams such as the Scarlets and semi-professional teams such as Llandovery RFC, Llanelli RFC and Carmarthen Quins where students have the opportunity to gain industry experience at the highest level.
The degree also benefits from community links built up over many years, placing students in local schools and with National Governing Body (WRU) Development Officers which provide an insight into potential employment routes.

Level 6
o Observation & Analysis of Rugby Performance
o High Performance Rugby Coaching
o Strength and Conditioning 3
o Work Based Learning 3
o Independent Study

Modules are assessed through a combination of assignments, case studies, logbooks and practical skills assessments.