World Rugby Museum’s History and Evolution of Football Workshop

World Rugby Museum, London

Discover the history, evolution and impact of football in this workshop from the World Rugby Museum.

Suitable for: KS4, KS5, Higher

Subjects: History, Physical Education

Type: At Venue

About.

This workshop details how a rural English pastime became three of the world’s most popular sports: association football, rugby union and rugby league.

In this museum led workshop students will learn:

Insight into the earliest history of ball games in Britain
Specialist understanding of the development and codification of association football, rugby union and rugby league
How these sports spread globally and developed into local football games, such as Australian Rules Football and American Football
Analysis of modern day cultural impact of football

Please note bespoke workshops are available upon request.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS4, KS5, Higher

Ages: Post 16

Subjects: History, Physical Education

Topics: Careers, Evolution, History Around Us, Movement, Team Building, Rugby, Sports, Football

Type: At Venue

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: Free with a Stadium/Museum Tour booking

Dates: Ongoing

Min. Students: 15

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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About World Rugby Museum.

Educational groups are invited to explore the hallowed grounds of Twickenham Stadium with a rugby expert, journey through rugby history in the World Rugby Museum, and experience hands-on learning in an interactive workshop.

From primary schools to university groups, the World Rugby Museum has a diverse, award-winning educational programme to accommodate all groups. Educational sessions are available from booking onto the stadium tour. Students will have a practical learning experience or the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of rugby with a professional in the field at Twickenham Stadium.

The Sanford Award for Heritage Education, 2020

Best Sporting Venue, School Travel Awards, 2018/19—Winner

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