Class length: 1 day

Description: In this course students will discuss the foundations of motivation. They will
examine motivating and demotivating factors as well as negative thoughts. They will also discuss
motivation theories and the benefits of motivation. Students will examine the concept of having a
Positive Mental Attitude, and how they can work towards a PMA in their lives. During this
course, students examine in detail the fundamentals of the core four known as good health, lifelong
learning, effective communication, and good organization skills. Finally, students will
discuss the motivation process and how they can work towards reaching their peak performance.

Class Outline
Unit 1: Basics of motivation
Topic A: Overview of motivation
Topic B: Overview of the motivation process
Unit 2: Positive mental attitude
Topic A: Self-confidence
Topic B: Overcoming your fears
Topic C: Perception and reality
Unit 3: The Core Four
Topic A: Health
Topic B: Competence
Topic C: Relationships
Topic D: Organization
Unit 4: The motivation process
Topic A: Identify and plan
Topic B: Implement and evaluate
Unit 5: Using what you've learned
Topic A: The implementation phase
Topic B: Resources and reading suggestions