This course satisfies the Safety, Support & Wellness requirement for the School Culture Advocate Certification. Learn more at www.safeschoolsacademy.org/csca.

Course Description: Sport is not just about who can run the fastest, tackle the hardest, or jump the highest. Sport allows all students to learn the affects physical activity and accomplishment through that can apply to all of academia. No matter how great or small, accomplishment and achievement create a greater sense of positive self-esteem. In the United States, one third, 32.5% (2011 GLSEN National School Climate Survey) of students who identify as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) avoid attending Physical Education due to the environment being unsafe and or uncomfortable. As an educator, creating an environment that actively encourages and promotes inclusion of all students, no matter identity, enables all students to participate, feel included, and achieve.

Even though society is moving forward on acceptance, the perception that LGBT athletes are not welcome of capable of achievement through sport is still a message that must continue to be highlighted. As an educator, it is you who sets the environment on the playing field, and in the class room. Eliminating negative perceptions, attitudes, and language will allow all students to reach their full potential, free of being left on the sidelines.

Click here to view the entire course syllabus.

This is a one credit course.*

*Participants taking Drake graduate credit can enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate hours per academic semester.  If you take more than 12 credit hours, not all of your credits will be issued nor will your money be refunded. 

Upcoming sections:
January 26, 2025 - February 15, 2025
May 25, 2025 - June 14, 2025

Course Fees (🐶🐾🦴 Doggone Deals: $40 OFF License Renewal Credit and 15% OFF Grad Credit now through 11/26/24! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! 🐶🐾🦴):

License Renewal - $95 $55
Para credit - $95 $55
Graduate Credit - $175 $148.50
Audit - $35

If you have questions, check out our FAQ page! You can also email academy@iowasafeschools.org or call 515.381.0588 if you’d prefer to pay by check.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
All course cancellations or requests to change credit type must be received in writing or electronically at least fourteen days prior to the class start date. All refunds requested before this deadline will be subject to a $40 cancellation fee per course credit cancelled. No refunds will be issued on cancellations received after this deadline, however, we can move you to a future session of the same course if possible. Iowa Safe Schools reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registration, in which case our Registrar will contact you to make alternative arrangements. Cancelled courses may be rescheduled at a later date.

Minimum Registration Limit
Beginning 8/1/2021, the minimum registration limit for a class will be three (3) registrants. If your registered class does not meet the minimum registration limit one week prior to your course start date, our Registrar will contact you about future transfer options.

Transcripts
Please allow up to two weeks for transcripts to be processed following a course end date. Request your transcripts by going to http://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/transcripts.