Graduate Transcript
- bisho121
- Mar 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Semester: Fall 2025
Professor: A. Heintz
This course focused on how creativity can be encouraged in teaching and learning environments. We explored different ways instructors can design lessons that allow students to think more openly, take risks, and solve problems in new ways. One of the biggest things I learned was that creativity is not just something people are born with but it can be developed through the right environment and teaching strategies. The class pushed me to think about how creativity applies not only in classrooms but also in coaching and leadership settings. Overall, it helped me see how creative thinking can lead to stronger engagement and better learning outcomes.
Semester: Summer 2025
Professor: J. Phelps
This course introduced the foundations of educational research and how inquiry is used to better understand learning environments. We explored different research methods and how educators can use data to improve teaching and decision making. I learned how to read and evaluate research studies more critically and understand how evidence supports educational practices. The course also helped me think about how research can apply to athletics, coaching, and athlete development. Overall, it strengthened my ability to analyze readings and connect research to real-world practice.
Semester: Spring 2026
Professor: M. Koehler
The Capstone Seminar serves as the final course in the program where students bring together what they have learned throughout their graduate studies. In this class, I worked on organizing my portfolio and reflecting on how different courses contributed to my growth as a learner and professional. The process helped me look back on my work and recognize how my thinking has developed over time. It also pushed me to clearly communicate my experiences and learning through my capstone project. This course helped me connect the different pieces of my program into one cohesive story of growth.
Semester: Fall 2025
Professor: N. Mortensen
This course focused on the principles of strength and conditioning and how they apply to athletic performance. We studied training concepts such as overload, specificity, periodization, and recovery. I learned how to design training programs that support athlete development while also reducing the risk of injury. The class connected scientific principles with practical coaching strategies that can be used in real training environments. Overall, it helped me better understand how structured strength programs contribute to both performance and long-term athlete health.
Semester: Summer 2025
Professor(s): J. Wallace, A. Driska
This course explored how injuries occur in sports and the strategies used to prevent them. We looked at common risk factors, safety planning, and the responsibilities coaches and organizations have in protecting athletes. I learned about injury prevention strategies, proper supervision, and creating safer environments for athletes at different levels. The course also emphasized the importance of policies and emergency planning in sport settings. It helped me understand how safety plays a major role in responsible coaching and athlete care.
Semester: Fall 2025
Professor: S. H. Kim
This course focused on how sports organizations are structured and governed. We studied the roles of different governing bodies, leadership structures, and the policies that guide athletic programs. I learned about the administrative side of athletics, including decision making, organizational management, and accountability. The course also highlighted how leadership impacts the culture and direction of athletic programs. Overall, it gave me a better understanding of how sports organizations operate behind the scenes.
Semester: Spring 2026
Professor(s): A. Breske, J. Roth
This course examined the legal issues that can arise in sports and athletic organizations. Topics included liability, negligence, risk management, and the legal responsibilities of coaches and administrators. I learned how laws and policies influence decisions made in athletic programs and how leaders can protect both athletes and organizations. The class emphasized the importance of understanding legal risk in sports settings. It helped me become more aware of how legal knowledge supports safe and ethical athletic environments.
Semester: Summer 2025
Professor(s): N. Mortensen, A. Driska
This course focused on the physical and scientific principles that influence athletic performance. We explored topics such as biomechanics, physiology, and how the body responds to training. I learned how understanding the body’s physical systems can help coaches design better practices and training plans. The class connected scientific knowledge with real coaching situations. Overall, it strengthened my ability to apply physical performance concepts to athlete development.
Semester: Fall 2025
Professor: J. Roth
This course explored how sports can support positive development for young athletes. We studied how coaches and programs can help build confidence, teamwork, leadership, and life skills through sport participation. I learned about the role coaches play in shaping both athletic and personal growth. The class also discussed how environments and coaching behaviors influence young athletes’ experiences. It helped me better understand how sport can be used as a tool for positive development.
Semester: Spring 2026
Professor: A. Driska
This course focuses on how athletes learn and develop skills over time. We explored different theories of skill acquisition and how practice design can impact learning. I learned how feedback, repetition, and training structure influence athlete improvement. The course also emphasized how coaches can create practice environments that support long-term development rather than just short-term performance. Overall, it helped me better understand how to teach and refine athletic skills effectively.
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