Prompt Title: Rugby Curriculum for Primary

Introduction: Rugby league is a popular team sport that requires a combination of physical and mental skills. This curriculum is designed to introduce primary school-aged children between the ages of 13 and 18 to the basic skills of catch, pass, tackle, play the ball, and kick in a fun and safe environment. This curriculum has been tailored to focus on the PNGRFL community rugby league and aims to encourage teachers to use and participate in the implementation of the code.

1. Fundamental skills: The fundamental skills of rugby league are essential for players to progress and improve their abilities. The following are the core skills that will be taught and practiced throughout the curriculum:

• Catching: This skill is crucial in rugby league. Players must learn to catch the ball with their hands, arms, and body to secure possession.
• Passing: The ability to pass the ball accurately and with speed is essential in rugby league. Players will learn how to pass the ball using different techniques such as short passes, long passes, and pop passes.
• Tackling: The tackle is a critical aspect of rugby league, and players must learn how to tackle safely and effectively. Players will learn the correct technique of tackling and how to perform it safely.
• Play the ball: Players must learn how to play the ball after a tackle. They will be taught the correct technique of playing the ball, which involves placing the ball on the ground and using their foot to roll it back to a teammate.
• Kicking: Kicking is an important skill in rugby league, and players will learn how to kick the ball using different techniques such as punt, grubber, and bomb kicks.

2. Game sense: Game sense refers to the ability to make effective decisions in a game situation. Players will develop their game sense by participating in game-like activities and small-sided games. The following are the game sense activities that will be incorporated into the curriculum:

• Small-sided games: Players will participate in small-sided games with modified rules to focus on specific skills such as passing, catching, and tackling.
• Scrimmages: Players will participate in full-field scrimmages to develop their game sense and decision-making skills.
• Positional activities: Players will participate in activities that focus on specific positions such as halfback, hooker, and fullback.

3. Fitness and conditioning: Fitness and conditioning are essential in rugby league as it is a physically demanding sport. Players will participate in activities that improve their aerobic fitness, speed, and agility. The following are the fitness and conditioning activities that will be incorporated into the curriculum:

• Interval training: Players will participate in interval training activities that involve short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by rest periods.
• Speed and agility drills: Players will participate in drills that focus on improving their speed and agility, such as shuttle runs, ladder drills, and cone drills.
• Strength and conditioning: Players will participate in exercises that focus on building their strength and endurance, such as bodyweight exercises and resistance training.

4. Game strategy and tactics: Game strategy and tactics refer to the game plan and the way in which players execute their plays. Players will develop their game strategy and tactics by participating in game-like activities and learning about different plays and formations. The following are the game strategy and tactics activities that will be incorporated into the curriculum:

• Offensive and defensive strategies: Players will learn about different offensive and defensive strategies, such as the 2-4-2 and 3-2-1 formations.
• Set plays: Players will learn about different set plays, such as the scrum and lineout, and how to execute them effectively.
• Video analysis: Players will watch and analyze game footage to develop their understanding of game strategy and tactics.

Conclusion: Rugby league is a physically demanding sport that requires a