Medium Term Plan - Rugby - Year 9

The Year 9 Rugby Medium Term Plan, structured for a six-lesson duration, is designed to enhance the students' core rugby skills and apply them in competitive scenarios. The key stage 3 curriculum aims to develop students' ability to implement team and individual game plans to outmaneuver opponents, understand the rules of the game, and fulfil various roles while maintaining physical exertion. Students will delve into the principles of attack and defense, spatial awareness, decision-making, and teamwork. The skills honed will include passing, receiving, ball handling, tackling, rucking, scrumming, kicking, and executing lineouts.

The sequential learning process will progressively build on the principles of attack and defense, challenge students with pressurized game situations, and encourage decision-making and self-improvement. Students will learn to outwit opponents using advanced rugby skills, develop their physical and mental capacity, and enhance their performance through small-sided games and specific scenarios. The plan also focuses on decision-making and problem-solving through coaching and refereeing opportunities, as well as personal development by linking fitness components to the game and promoting sportsmanship. The final goal is for students to be able to evaluate and improve their performance, understand rugby concepts, and utilize peer assessment effectively. The plan culminates in competitive games where students demonstrate their skills and understanding of rugby rules.