Virtual Programs Overview

Programs are what you create and share with your users and are made up of coaching media and lessons.

Creating Virtual Programs in CoachIQ

Introduction

CoachIQ's Virtual Program feature allows you to create comprehensive, engaging learning experiences for your athletes. By leveraging a structured hierarchy of Programs, Lessons, and Media Files, you can deliver targeted content that caters to various learning needs and styles. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a Virtual Program, providing tips and best practices along the way.

Understanding the Virtual Program Structure

Before diving into the creation process, it's essential to understand the structure of Virtual Programs in CoachIQ:

1. Programs: The highest level in the hierarchy, a Program encompasses all content related to a specific training or learning goal. It can contain Lessons and Individual Media Files.

2. Lessons: Comprehensive units within a Program, designed to cover specific topics or skills. Lessons contain a collection of Media Files, Quizzes, and Slides to facilitate learning.

3. Individual Media Files: Standalone pieces of content, such as videos, audio files, or images, that can be directly incorporated into a Program or used within Lessons.

Creating a Virtual Program

Follow these steps to create a new Virtual Program:

1. Navigate to the Programs section in your CoachIQ dashboard.

2. Click on the Create New Program button.

3. Enter a descriptive title and a brief overview of the Program's objectives.

4. Click Save to create the Program.

Tip: Use clear, concise titles and descriptions to help athletes quickly understand the purpose and content of the Program.

Adding Lessons to a Program

To add Lessons to your newly created Program:

1. Open the Program from the Programs section.

2. Click on the Add Lesson button.

3. Enter a title and description for the Lesson.

4. Click Save to add the Lesson to the Program.

Repeat these steps to add multiple Lessons to your Program.

Incorporating Media Files

Enrich your Program and Lessons by adding Media Files:

1. While editing a Program or Lesson, click on the Add Media button.

2. Choose the type of media you want to add (video, audio, or image).

3. Upload the file or provide a URL to the media content.

4. Click Save to add the Media File to the Program or Lesson.

Best Practice: Use high-quality, engaging media content to keep your athletes interested and motivated throughout the learning process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I rearrange the order of Lessons within a Program? A: Yes, simply drag and drop the Lessons to reorder them within the Program.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of Media Files I can add to a Lesson? A: No, you can add as many Media Files as needed to effectively convey the Lesson's content.

Q: Can I add quizzes or assessments to my Lessons? A: Yes, CoachIQ supports the addition of Quizzes and Slides to Lessons, allowing you to assess your athletes' understanding of the material.

By following this guide and leveraging CoachIQ's Virtual Program feature, you can create engaging, structured learning experiences that help your athletes achieve their training and development goals.