Achieving Peak Performance

3 semester hours of graduate level credit                    

This course will take an in-depth look at how to challenge students/athletes by creating a motivating environment in the classroom and on the playing field.  Course material will focus on leadership styles, goal-setting guidelines, performance feedback, teacher-coach-parent relationships, communication with students/athletes and mental training techniques designed to help individuals achieve peak performance.

Discussions will also include the "other things" that teachers and coaches deal with daily that are rarely mentioned in other graduate level classes.  Class activities will involve guest speakers, group discussions in which students are encouraged to share their own personal experiences, as well as videotapes featuring some of the top speakers in the nation on mental training and teaching/coaching excellence.

By the end of this unique course each participant will leave feeling revitalized, better prepared to deal with the common problems that teachers and coaches face, and return home with a wide variety of new ideas and tools to help improve their teaching/coaching skills.  This class is a must for teachers and coaches at all levels!!!

Developing Excellence In Others

3 semester hours of graduate level credit

This course is designed to give professionals knowledge and skills that will make a real difference in helping students/athletes reach their fullest potential.  The focus of this class will be on developing leadership skills and the key attitudes and actions that educators must strive for in order to impact the lives of those around them.

This class will provide "practical" insight and guidance on how to become a more effective leader so that today's youth will be motivated to learn, excel, and sustain high levels of performance in all facets of life.   Class activities will include group discussions, ways to develop character in today's youth, guest speakers, team building activities, and time to reflect and examine one's effectiveness as a leader.

Students will also be given the opportunity to view videotapes about mental training, leadership, and teaching/coaching excellence featuring some of the top speakers in the nation.  This powerful course will help educators, administrators, and coaches at all levels to inspire, guide and teach today's youth to be the best they can be!

Connecting With Today's Youth

3 semester hours of graduate level credit

This powerful, results-oriented course provides a fresh and stimulating opportunity for teachers to acquire a wealth of practical ideas, tips and strategies that will boost student achievement and motivation in all subject areas. Classroom teachers, administrators and coaches will be introduced to techniques supported by current learning theories that are applicable in both a classroom or coaching setting, thereby enabling them to create a more positive learning environment, build positive student relationships, and give students a solid foundation for lifelong learning. The course provides teachers, administrators and coaches with a renewed professional focus, a personalized action plan for success, and enthusiasm for leading today's youth.

2008 South Dakota Course Locations

Class Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Min. Class Size:  10                          Max. Class Size:  36

***ATTENTION TEACHERS:  It should be noted that on the first day of class, each class participant will fill out an official Augustana College registration card.  The student will have the option to select from the following course prefixes:

PE 659

HLTH 659

EDUC 659

***The on-site South Dakota courses all have the same course number because Augustana College differentiates courses by the course name.