She coaches men's soccer and women's basketball. David Zeiss, lecturer, has a B.A. from Lawrence University and an M.S. from the University of Iowa. He teaches flat water canoeing, adult C.P.R., kayaking, scuba, and rock climbing. He is also the director of the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program. Physical Education Courses Practicum credit, which counts toward graduation, is offered for the activity program, and includes instructional courses, intercollegiate sports, and performance groups.
Academic credit is given for physical education theory courses, which are open to all students.
Students who want to coach specific sports from grades K through 12 are offered a comprehensive study of the components of coaching. This course is geared toward coaching the high school athlete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a diploma from the nationally recognized American Coaching Effectiveness Program.