Lesson Elements Guide: Media, Text, Quizzes, Forms & More

Master all six lesson elements in CoachIQ—Media, Text, Button, Quiz, Form, and Upload. Learn how to configure each element to create engaging interactive lessons for athletes.

Every lesson you build in CoachIQ is made up of elements—the building blocks you combine to create interactive training content. This guide covers each of the six elements in detail, including configuration options and best practices.

Adding elements: In the Lesson Builder, click on any element icon in the toolbar to add it to your current slide. Each slide can have multiple elements layered on top of each other.

Element quick reference

Element	Icon	What it does	Athlete interaction
Media	▶	Displays video or image	Watch/view
Text	TT	Shows text overlay	Read
Button	Grid	Provides navigation or links	Tap
Quiz	🤔	Multiple choice question	Select answer
Form	📋	Free-text input field	Type response
Upload	📎	File upload prompt	Submit video/image

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Media element

The Media element pulls videos and images from your Media Hub to display on slides. This is typically the foundation of most slides—start with media, then layer other elements on top.

How to add media

1. Click the Media icon

   In the Lesson Builder toolbar, click the Media element (▶ icon).

2. Select from Media Hub

   A panel opens showing your Media Hub. Browse or search for the video or image you want.

3. Click to add

   Click on any media item to add it to your slide. It will appear on the canvas.

Media settings

Once added, select the media element to access settings in the right panel:

Setting	What it controls
Scale	Size of the media on the slide
Placement	Position on the canvas

Pro tip: For full-screen video backgrounds, scale to 100% and center the placement. Then layer text or buttons on top for a polished look.

Media best practices

• Use Media Hub first: You can only add media that’s already in your Media Hub—upload your content there before building lessons
• Mind the format: Vertical/portrait videos work best since lessons display in mobile format
• Keep videos short: 30-90 second clips per slide work better than long videos spanning multiple minutes

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Text element

The Text element adds customizable text overlays to your slides. Use it for instructions, key points, titles, or any written content.

How to add text

1. Click the Text icon

   In the toolbar, click the Text element (TT icon).

2. Edit the default text

   A text box appears with placeholder text. Click to edit and type your content.

3. Style your text

   Use the right panel to customize appearance.

Text settings

Setting	Options
Content	Your text (edit inline on canvas or in panel)
Font size	Slider from 0-100%
Text color	12-color palette
Background	12-color palette + transparent option
Width	Slider to control text box width

Text color options

Both text color and background offer the same 12-color palette:

• White
• Black
• Gray
• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green
• Teal
• Blue
• Indigo
• Purple
• Pink

Text best practices

• High contrast: Use light text on dark backgrounds (or vice versa) for readability
• Keep it short: Athletes are swiping through quickly—limit text to key points
• Use backgrounds: A semi-transparent background helps text stand out over video/images
• Position thoughtfully: Place text where it won’t cover important parts of underlying media

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Button element

The Button element creates tappable buttons that can navigate between slides, open external links, or provide downloadable files.

How to add a button

1. Click the Button icon

   In the toolbar, click the Button element (grid icon).

2. Configure the action

   Choose what happens when athletes tap the button.

3. Style the button

   Customize colors to match your brand.

Button actions

Action	What it does	When to use
Take to next slide	Advances to the next slide in the lesson	Default navigation, ensuring athletes acknowledge content
Add web link	Opens an external URL	Link to your website, YouTube, or external resources
Add downloadable link	Provides a file download	Share PDFs, worksheets, or other downloadable resources

Button settings

Setting	Options
Button text	What the button says (e.g., “Next”, “Download PDF”, “Watch More”)
Action	Next slide, web link, or downloadable link
Text color	12-color palette
Background color	12-color palette

Button best practices

• Use for pacing: Adding a “Next” button (instead of just swipe) ensures athletes consciously move forward
• Clear labels: Use action-oriented text like “Download Workout PDF” instead of just “Download”
• Consistent styling: Keep button colors consistent throughout your lessons
• Test links: Always preview your lesson to make sure external links and downloads work

Downloadable files: The downloadable link option accepts any file type—PDFs, spreadsheets, documents, etc. This is how you share materials that can’t be displayed directly in lessons.

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Quiz element

The Quiz element adds multiple choice questions to your lessons. Athletes tap to select their answer from the options you provide.

How to add a quiz

1. Click the Quiz icon

   In the toolbar, click the Quiz element (🤔 icon).

2. Write your question

   Enter the question athletes will see.

3. Add answer options

   Add multiple choice options. Click Add Option to add more choices.

4. Configure appearance

   Choose light or dark theme.

Quiz settings

Setting	Options
Question text	The question you’re asking
Options	Multiple choice answers (add as many as needed)
Theme	Light or Dark

Important: Quizzes are not graded

CoachIQ quizzes are for engagement and feedback collection only—there is no scoring, pass/fail, or correct answer designation. You see what athletes selected, but the system doesn’t grade responses.

What quizzes are good for:

• Checking understanding (you review responses manually)
• Gathering preferences (“What skill do you want to work on next?”)
• Engagement and interaction during lessons
• Collecting data about your athletes

What quizzes are NOT for:

• Formal assessments with grades
• Certification requirements with pass/fail
• Automated feedback based on correct/incorrect

Quiz best practices

• Keep questions clear: One question per quiz element
• Limit options: 3-5 answer choices works best
• Use for checkpoints: Add quizzes after teaching a concept to reinforce learning
• Review responses: Check the Program Stats to see how athletes answered

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Form element

The Form element adds free-text input fields where athletes can type their own responses. Use it for reflection questions, goal setting, feedback, or any open-ended input.

How to add a form

1. Click the Form icon

   In the toolbar, click the Form element (📋 icon).

2. Write your prompt

   Enter the question or prompt athletes will respond to.

3. Configure appearance

   Choose theme and button color.

Form settings

Setting	Options
Question/prompt	The text asking athletes for input
Theme	Light or Dark
Button color	Color of the Submit button

Form vs Quiz: When to use each

Use Form when…	Use Quiz when…
You want open-ended responses	You want specific answer choices
Athletes should reflect or explain	You’re checking factual understanding
Collecting goals, feedback, questions	Gathering preferences between options
Response length varies	Quick, simple interaction

Form best practices

• Ask specific questions: “What’s one thing you’ll focus on this week?” is better than “Any thoughts?”
• Set expectations: Let athletes know roughly how much you expect (a sentence vs a paragraph)
• Use for accountability: Ask athletes to commit to goals or reflect on progress
• Review responses: Check Program Stats regularly to read what athletes submit

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Upload element

The Upload element lets athletes submit their own videos, images, or files. This is powerful for remote coaching, form checks, and drill assignments.

Important distinction: The Upload element is for ATHLETE uploads, not coach uploads. If you want to add your own video to a slide, use the Media element instead.

How to add an upload prompt

1. Click the Upload icon

   In the toolbar, click the Upload element (📎 icon).

2. Configure the prompt

   Athletes will see a prompt to upload their content.

3. Set the theme

   Choose Light or Dark appearance.

Upload settings

Setting	Options
Theme	Light or Dark

What athletes can upload

Athletes can upload:

• Videos (from their camera roll or recorded in-app)
• Images/photos
• Other file types

Upload use cases

Form check submissions

Show an example of correct form, then ask athletes to upload a video of themselves performing the movement. Review their submissions and provide feedback.

Drill completion proof

Assign a drill and have athletes upload video evidence that they completed it. Great for accountability in remote training.

Progress photos

For fitness coaching, have athletes submit progress photos at regular intervals throughout a program.

Homework assignments

Ask athletes to film themselves practicing a skill from your lesson, then submit for review.

Upload best practices

• Explain what you want: Add a Text element above the Upload explaining what athletes should submit
• Show an example first: Use a Media element to demonstrate what you’re looking for before asking for uploads
• Check submissions regularly: Athletes expect feedback—review uploads in Program Stats and respond
• Set expectations: Let athletes know how you’ll use their uploads (review, feedback, etc.)

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Where element responses are collected

All interactive elements (Quiz, Form, Upload) collect responses at the Program level, not the individual lesson level.

To view responses:

1. Open the Program containing your lesson
2. Click the Stats button in the top bar
3. View all submissions organized by lesson/checkpoint

This means if you use the same lesson in multiple programs, responses are tracked separately for each program.

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Layering multiple elements on one slide

Each slide can have unlimited elements layered on top of each other. Common patterns:

Video + Text + Button:

1. Media element (video) as background
2. Text element with key instruction overlay
3. Button element at bottom for “Next”

Image + Quiz:

1. Media element (image showing a scenario)
2. Quiz element asking about what they see

Text + Form:

1. Text element explaining the reflection prompt
2. Form element for athlete response

Reorder elements: In the left sidebar, you can drag elements within a slide to change their stacking order. Elements lower in the list appear on top.

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Frequently asked questions about lesson elements

Can I mark a correct answer for quizzes?

No. CoachIQ quizzes don’t have correct/incorrect answers or scoring. They’re for engagement and data collection. You can review responses manually to see what athletes selected.

How do I add a PDF to my lesson?

Use the Button element with the “Add downloadable link” action. Upload your PDF and athletes can download it when they tap the button.

Can athletes skip the Upload element?

Currently, athletes can proceed through lessons without uploading. If you require submissions, consider adding a text note explaining that uploads are expected.

How many elements can I add to one slide?

There’s no limit. However, keep slides focused—too many elements can feel cluttered. If you need lots of content, spread it across multiple slides.

Can I change element order on a slide?

Yes. Drag elements up/down in the left sidebar to change their stacking order. Elements lower in the list appear visually on top.

What file types can athletes upload?

Athletes can upload videos, images, and other common file types. There’s no strict restriction, but video and image uploads are most common.

Next steps

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