Drake University Continuing Education & Professional Development offers online courses for coaches and physical educators. Nationally-renowned coaches, top physical educators, and professional athletes lend their expertise to bring real-world perspectives to each course. Click on any of the course titles for more information.
Coaching Wrestling: “Build Your A.R.M.O.U.R.” - Setting the Standard of Excellence in Your Wrestling Program (EDMA 279)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Summer 2024 Course Dates: May 2 - August 21, 2024
*Registration will open March 1, 2024, and you have until June 12, 2024, to register.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY August 7, 2024, but you should be submitting your work as you complete it. You then have two weeks to virtually meet with your instructor before the course ends on August 21, 2024.
Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country with Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Passion (EDMA 258)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Summer 2024 Course Dates: May 2 - August 21, 2024
*Registration will open March 1, 2024, and you have until June 12, 2024, to register.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY August 7, 2024, but you should be submitting your work as you complete it. You then have two weeks to virtually meet with your instructor before the course ends on August 21, 2024.
Coaching Basketball: Building a Culture of Competitiveness, Respect, and Togetherness in your Basketball Program (EDMA 255)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
This course was designed by Chris Larson, head coach of the Norwalk Warriors. The 2020 Class 3A, Iowa State Champions!
Summer 2024 Course Dates: May 2 - August 21, 2024
*Registration will open March 1, 2024, and you have until June 12, 2024, to register.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY August 7, 2024, but you should be submitting your work as you complete it. You then have two weeks to virtually meet with your instructor before the course ends on August 21, 2024.
Creating a Successful Football Coaching Legacy Through Culture, Program Development, and Fundamentals (EDMA 257)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Summer 2024 Course Dates: May 2 - August 21, 2024
*Registration will open March 1, 2024, and you have until June 12, 2024, to register.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY August 7, 2024, but you should be submitting your work as you complete it. You then have two weeks to virtually meet with your instructor before the course ends on August 21, 2024.
Concussion in Sport: What We Need to Know as Educators (EDMA 262)
1 Semester Hour of Credit
Summer 2024 Dates: June 3 - June 30, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-1 semester hour, $220.00 (There is no textbook for this course)
Real Coaching II: Honing The Competitive Edge ONLINE (EDMA 250)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not offered for Summer
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Real Coaching II Online Video Introduction
The Mental Edge: Applied Sports Psychology for Coaches (EDMA 251)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Summer 2024 Dates: June 17 - August 11, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
The Mental Edge Video Introduction
EveryBODY Wins: Adapted Physical Education (EDMA 253)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Summer 2024 Course Dates: May 2 - August 21, 2024
*Registration will open March 1, 2024, and you have until June 12, 2024, to register.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY August 7, 2024, but you should be submitting your work as you complete it. You then have two weeks to virtually meet with your instructor before the course ends on August 21, 2024.
EveryBODY Wins: Adapted PE Video Introduction
High School Physical Education: Putting National Standards into Action (EDMA 252)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Summer 2024 Course Dates: June 10 - August 4, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
High School Phy Ed Video Introduction
Middle School and High School Health: Building a 21st Century Curriculum (EDMA 254)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Summer 2024 Course Dates: June 17 - August 11, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Middle School and High School Health Video Introduction
Continuing Education & Professional Development Credit
Students seeking to use Real Coaching courses for recertification or salary advancement should seek prior approval from their school district or appropriate licensing agency.
The courses found on these pages are not part of the Drake University School of Education K-12 Physical Education, Health, and Coaching Endorsement. Specific information regarding these on-campus, undergraduate endorsements may be found on the following pages:
Contact Us at CEPD:
By Phone: 800-768-3224
By Email: distance.learning@drake.edu