Nelson College Nelson College

Level 3 Sports Extension Programme - Rugby

13SPR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Cochrane.

Recommended Prior Learning

Selected entry by application to the Master in charge of Rugby.


Selected students work with coaches and invited specialists to cover fitness work, individual skills, team skills and coaching. The programme is based around the six pillars of rugby development: technical, tactical, physical, mental, nutrition and personal leadership. 

This course is designed to help our top rugby players excel by providing them with the time and expertise to take their chosen sport to the next level.  The course also offers 4 NCEA Achievement Standards under 3.9 to gain credits in a unit to devise strategies for a physical activity outcome.





Learning Areas:

Sport