IN BRIEF:
Disciplines are the highest-level layer of the Skill Tree in iClassPro. They serve as the primary organizational structure for grouping Levels, Events, and individual Skills into a complete curriculum. This article explains what Disciplines are, how they fit into the Skill Tree, and how to create, edit, and manage them within the System. 

• Overview
  • What Is a Discipline?
• Accessing the Feature
• Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Creating a New Discipline
  • Adding Media to Disciplines (Images)
  • Adding Media to Disciplines (Video)
    • To Embed a YouTube Video
    • To Embed a Vimeo Video
  • Editing or Removing a Discipline
    • Editing a Discipline
    • Deleting a Discipline
• Troubleshooting & FAQs
• Related Articles

Interactive Demos for configuring Skill Trees can be found in the Education Corner, accessible from the Office Portal's "Welcome" screen. Full details are included in the "Skill Tracking: Configuring Your Skill Trees and Settings" demo.

Overview

A Skill Tree is a structured, visual representation of your program’s curriculum in iClassPro. It allows you to track skill progression in a hierarchical format where each layer nests within the one above it.

As a student progresses in their skills, they will work their way up the skill tree until the discipline has been mastered:

• Individual SKILLS are achieved until an EVENT is completed.
• Individual EVENTS are completed to finish a LEVEL.
• Individual LEVELS are finished to master a DISCIPLINE.

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What Is a Discipline?

A Discipline is the highest tier in the Skill Tree structure. All other components -- Levels, Events, and individual Skills -- are nested within a Discipline.

Disciplines typically represent the core activity or program offered. Examples include:

• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Dance
• Martial Arts

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Accessing the Feature

1. From the main navigation menu, go to SETTINGS > SKILLS.
2. The list of existing Disciplines will be displayed.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating a New Discipline

To create a new Discipline:

1. Navigate to SETTINGS>SKILLS.
2. Select New Discipline.
3. The Create a New Discipline panel will open.
4. Enter a unique Discipline Name.
5. (optional) Enter a Discipline Description.
6. Under This Discipline Includes, select the Skill Tree layers that will be associated with this Discipline:
   • Levels
   • Events
   • Skills (required)
7. Select Save Discipline to finish.

Important Note: While Levels and Events are optional, at least one Skill must be attached before you can save the Discipline.

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Adding Media to Disciplines (Images)

Once the Discipline is saved, you can optionally upload images to visually represent it:

1. Navigate to the MEDIA tab within the Discipline.
2. Scroll to the Images section.
3. Either select Browse Files to upload an image from your computer, or drag and drop the image into the designated upload area.

NOTE: Only JPG, GIF, and PNG file types are supported.

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Adding Media to Disciplines (Video)

To embed a video demonstrating the Discipline:

1. Go to the MEDIA tab.
2. Scroll to the Videos section.
3. Enter the URL of the video (YouTube or Vimeo).

To get the appropriate URL, follow the steps below:

To Embed a YouTube Video

1. Navigate to YouTube.com and play the video.
2. Copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.
3. Paste the URL into the video link field on the MEDIA tab.
4. Select Add YouTube.

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To Embed a Vimeo Video

1. Navigate to Vimeo.com and play the video.
2. Copy the URL from the address bar.
3. Paste the URL into the video field on the MEDIA tab.
4. Select Add Vimeo.

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Editing or Removing a Discipline

Editing a Discipline

1. Navigate to SETTINGS>SKILLS.
2. Select the name of the Discipline you want to edit.
3. Make your changes.
4. Select Update Discipline to save.

NOTE: All updates will be reflected wherever that Discipline is used in your Skill Tree.

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Deleting a Discipline

1. Select the Discipline name.
2. Select the red Delete Discipline button.

NOTE: Deleting a Discipline will remove the Discipline and any nested Levels and/or Events. However, it will not delete any Skills or Skill evaluation records.

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Troubleshooting & FAQs

• Why can I not save a new Discipline?
  • The System requires at least one Skill to be included in the Discipline before it can be saved. Levels and Events are optional.
• Will deleting a Discipline remove my Skills?
  • No. Skills and Skill evaluation records remain intact even if the Discipline is deleted.
• Can I reorganize my Skill Tree later?
  • Yes. Editing a Discipline updates all areas where that Discipline is used.

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Related Articles

• What is a Skill Tree?
• How Do I Create a Skill Level?
• How Do I Create an Event?
• How Do I Create a Skill?

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