Become an expert in Rugby Sevens through innovative academic materials and an all-star faculty”

Teams that can keep possession of the ball and move it quickly across the field are the most likely to score points in Rugby Sevens. Therefore, skills are required to make accurate and timely passes. Likewise, and despite being a faster variant of Rugby, this modality continues to be a game of strategy. Consequently, it is imperative to adapt quickly to changes in the game and use tactical skills to exploit the weaknesses of the opponents.

Undoubtedly, a program that addresses these and other aspects of Rugby Sevens will offer great value to sports professionals, which is why TECH has designed the perfect specialization. In this sense, the students will deepen in specific positions on the field, in the launching of the game, in the ability to counterattack or in the analysis of the opponent. In the same way, they will emphasize the Endurance and Strength tests that are performed in this modality.

All this and more will be available to the sports professional through a 100% online Postgraduate diploma. Thus, this format will not only allow the student to study the program from wherever they wish, but will also allow them to control their own academic time. In this way, the 150 hours of the program will be distributed at the student's convenience so that it does not pose any obstacle when it comes to combining it with personal or work obligations.

Examines all the implications of physical preparation in Rugby VII for successful match play"

This Postgraduate diploma in Rugby Sevens contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by Rugby VII experts
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the book provide sporting and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Put your Rugby Sevens skills to the test by submitting yourself to case studies that cover a wide variety of situations"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Establish advanced counter-attack strategies in the game thanks to this complete specialization"

Delves into the importance of the center kick in Rugby Sevens to start the game with an advantage"

The syllabus has been designed to condense all the key features of the game, rules and specific preparation of Rugby Sevens in only 150 hours of academic coursework. During this educational cycle, you will benefit from the most updated and comprehensive vision of this form of Professional Rugby, quickly internalizing the concepts thanks to the Relearning methodology. This method consists of reiterating ideas based on dynamic resources, such as case studies, videos, interactive summaries or self-assessment exercises, which has earned it international recognition.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of Rugby Sevens can be found in this syllabus”

Module 1. Rugby Modalities

1.1. Rugby

1.1.1. Rugby
1.1.2. Origins
1.1.3. World Rugby

1.2. Rugby XV

1.2.1. Beginners
1.2.2. Rugby XV
1.2.3. Rugby XV in Spain

1.3. Rugby VII and Rugby XIII

1.3.1. Beginners
1.3.2. Rugby VII
1.3.3. Rugby VII

1.4. Other varieties of Rugby

1.4.1. Inclusive and prison rugby
1.4.2. Rugby tag and Touch
1.4.3. Other varieties

1.5. General regulations

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Principles of the game
1.5.3. Regulations

1.6. Anti-Doping

1.6.1. Keep Rugby Clean
1.6.2. Nutrition and supplements
1.6.3. Medication

1.7. Anti-gambling

1.7.1. Antidoping Keep Rugby Onside
1.7.2. Discipline
1.7.3. Discipline

1.8. Values

1.8.1. Why defend these values?
1.8.2. Integrity
1.8.3. Third Half

1.9. Figure of the referee

1.9.1. Referee in Rugby
1.9.2. Referee gestures
1.9.3. Types of referees

1.10. Major championships

1.10.1. Rugby XV
1.10.2. Rugby VII
1.10.3. Rugby XIII

Module 2. Rugby VII: Sport and Regulations

2.1. Specific regulations

2.1.1. Principles of the game
2.1.2. Principles of the laws
2.1.3. The Rules of Games

2.2. Player-specific skills

2.2.1. Development of specific conditional capacities
2.2.2. Development of coordination skills
2.2.3. Improved decision making process

2.3. Specific positions

2.3.1. Forwards
2.3.2. Scrum-Half
2.3.3. Three Quarters

2.4. Attack

2.4.1. The start of the game
2.4.2. The game at the meeting points
2.4.3. Counter-attack in the game and permanent reorganization

2.5. Defence

2.5.1. Tackling in Rugby VII: Introduction and types
2.5.2. Defense from launching points of encounter
2.5.3. Defense from static phases

2.6. Static and dynamic phases

2.6.1. Melee and touch
2.6.2. Maul
2.6.3. Ruck

2.7. Center kick-off

2.7.1. Importance of the center kick in Rugby VII
2.7.2. Center kicks in favor
2.7.3. Center kicks against

2.8. Basis of the game system

2.8.1. The start of the game
2.8.2. The game at the meeting points
2.8.3. Counter-attack in the game and permanent reorganization

2.9. Session Structure

2.9.1. Player initiation period
2.9.2. General exercises
2.9.3. The training session

2.10. Rival analysis

2.10.1. Offensive system analysis
2.10.2. Defensive system analysis
2.10.3. Static phase analysis

Module 3. Specific preparation Rugby VII professional

3.1. Rugby VII

3.1.1. Nature of the sport
3.1.2. Playing demands on strikers
3.1.3. Three-quarter play demands

3.2. Strength

3.2.1. Requirements and principles based on sport
3.2.2. Strength - hypertrophy
3.2.3. Power

3.3. Speed

3.3.1. Requirements and principles based on sport
3.3.2. Acceleration
3.3.3. Speed

3.4. Resistance

3.4.1. Requirements and principles based on sport
3.4.2. Running displacement resistance
3.4.3. Resistance to high intensity actions

3.5. Test

3.5.1. Interest
3.5.2. Endurance Test (e.g. 1200m Shuttle Test or Bronco Test)
3.5.3. Strength Test

3.6. Static phases

3.6.1. Melee
3.6.2. Touch
3.6.3. Implications for physical preparation

3.7. Contact

3.7.1. Requirements and principles based on sport
3.7.2. Influence on training
3.7.3. Implications for physical preparation

3.8. Injuries

3.8.1. Epidemiology of injuries
3.8.2. Injury mechanisms
3.8.3. Concussions

3.9. GPS Technology

3.9. Interest
3.9.1. Study variables
3.9.2. Ball in Play y Worst Case Scenario

3.10. Role of FP for Rugby Performance

3.10.1. Monitoring
3.10.2. How to plan
3.10.3. How to program

450 hours separate you from becoming the Rugby Sevens expert that Rugby VII schools demand"