This is a program that gives staff and students the tools for accountability and positive change: to help students learn the academic side of human performance, practice and teach those integral leadership skills, and even serve the community and younger students.
WELCOME TO THE ILLINOIS HUMAN PERFORMANCE PROJECT
Creating a Culture of Excellence and Student Leadership
Illinois Human Performance Project
Watch our program video to learn more about HPP, hear from the founder John Underwood, meet local chapter advisors, learn from student participants, and see the project in action!
IL HPP News
IL HPP Academy
We are very excited to announce a new component of the Illinois Human Performance Project, IL HPP Academy! IL HPP Academy is an online learning system for individuals and chapters alike to engage in interactive courses on related IL HPP topics. To access, go to our main menu, then click the IL HPP Academy button. You will need to create an account to use this service.
IL Upcoming Events
IAHPERD
Last year, the Illinois Human Performance Project (IL HPP) and the Prescription Playbook (Rx Playbook) presented “Stretching Your Mind” and “Preventing Substance Misuse Among Adolescent Athletes.” This year, we will present “Sleep More, Worry Less” and “Understanding Fentanyl.” Last year, we connected with educators statewide and look forward to learning from everyone we meet this December 4th!
Prescription Playbook Events
Fall Webinar Mind & Body Connections
Join The Prescription Playbook with Dr. Sterling Elliott, PharmD, BCMTMS, and Dylan Edwards, DPT, as they explore the mind-body connection in athletic injury and recovery. Learn how to support athletes through mindful pain management, harness the power of the mind in recovery, and gain practical tools to help both yourself and your athletes thrive after injury.
IL HPP Student Leadership
Community Youth Services
The CYS Youth Committee is a high school advisory board in District 214, meeting monthly from 6:00-7:30 PM at the D21 Admin Building (959 W. Dundee, Wheeling, IL). Each meeting includes experiential learning (e.g., Leadership, Mental Health First Aid) or a service project, earning students 2+ service hours.
CYS focuses on community engagement, youth voice, life skills, college and career prep, and advocacy for improving school environments. In collaboration with IL HPP, we offer valuable opportunities for students.
Benefits of joining CYS YC:
– 2 service hours per meeting
– Leadership & community service opportunities
– PIZZA at every meeting
Interested?
– Text “@CYSYO” to 81010 to join our Remind app
– Follow @communityyouthservices on Instagram
– Email kwhittaker@omni4all.org or julie@ilhpp.org to join the email list
Next meeting:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 6:00-7:30 PM, D21 Admin Building.
