What You Will Study
The courses available alongside the Rugby Development Programme are all sports courses ranging from Level 1 Sport to Level 3 Sport including Sport & Exercise Science.
You will study modules such as Coaching and Leadership, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Psychology, Massage, Performance Analysis plus much more.
You will also receive a rugby education designed by our Rugby and pro club coaches on developing skills, squad practices, how to break teams down and how to win.
- Entry Requirements
The Rugby Development Programme is open to students aged 16-19 (male and female). Selection is through rugby trials during the spring and summer period. RDP players should be currently playing to a high standard relative to their age (scholarship/top grassroots). You must of course meet the entry criteria for your full-time course as well.
- Further Study
Students can progress into university at Wakefield College University Centre (and carry on their Rugby Development) or other UK universities to study a course of their choice. There is opportunities to travel to Australia and possibly Canada as the game grows and learn to coach and referee with RFL qualifications.
