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Showing posts with label Neuro Physical Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neuro Physical Education. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Maximize Learning -- Physically!

Improve learning by engaging your body more often

What if schools and workplaces adopted practices shown by neuroscience to improve attention, focus, motivation, learning and memory -- helping all people maximize their living and learning potential? What immediate changes would take place?

The most noticeable change would be much more movement and exercise throughout the day. Increased blood flow carrying oxygen and an assortment of body-brain enhancing chemicals (dopamine, norepinephrine, adrenaline, BDNF, serotonin, etc.) would heighten physical, mental, social and emotional states shown to enhance learning.

So why do we sit on our duffs? Why is recess and physical education on the chopping block when our goal is to excel and meet the highest learning standards?

Friday, September 4, 2009

Neuro-education Jubilation (video)

Capture the essence of Neuro-education with a movement sequence

"Mental and physical education, total mindbody integration... maximize your learning potential, understanding first what is most essential."

These words take on special significance during this movement sequence that brings Neuro-education to life. Rather than watching and listening, mimic the movements and echo the words. Not only will you prime your body/brain with more super-learning chemicals getting you ready for your upcoming mental activities, you will sense the significance of Neuro-education, connecting neuroscience to learning.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Neuro Physical Education

Connecting brain science to gym class with upcoming videos

Neuro-education connects brain science to learning. Advances in brain imaging suggest how the body-brain learns best. Most striking is how movement and exercise is essential to attention, focus, learning skills, memory, and motivation. We will soon break this down, using video to shake, rattle n’ show how the body is integral to enhanced brain function.
Learning problems related to sensory and motor system development will receive special attention. Natural movement-based remedies for anxiety, depression, and excess stress will be featured as well.

Rather than talking about this, we will add ‘hip to lip’ making this science come alive with spirited movement. Our goal – helping people of all ages and learning styles achieve their vibrant living and learning potential joyously. Stay posted, interactive Body-BrainBoogie videos are soon to follow.