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Self-Paced Online Courses for Coaches and Physical Educators

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.

How to Register:

  • Choose a course from the listing below and register online.
  • Call 515-271-4824 with questions or problems.

Course Listing

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.
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)‌
Fall 2024 Course Dates: September 2 - December 16, 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.
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)‌
Fall 2024 Course Dates: September 2 - December 16, 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.
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)‌
Fall 2024 Course Dates: September 2 - December 16, 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.
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)‌
Fall 2024 Course Dates: September 2 - December 16, 2024

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.
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)‌
Fall 2024 Course Dates: September 2 - December 16, 2024
EveryBODY Wins: Adapted PE 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.

Contact Us at CEPD:
By Phone: 515-271-4824
By Email: distancelearning@drake.edu

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Thank you for your interest in pursuing continuing education and professional development at Drake University. Please submit this form to request information from the department.