Activating the Brain through Movement
Activating the Brain through Movement
This course includes
Overview
Join Dr. Lindsay Nagamatsu and the Neuroscience Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) for this online course 'Activating the brain through movement'.
Learning objectives
In this online course, you will:
- Learn how brain health is defined and measured and how it changes with age, and
- Uncover the latest evidence for how physical activity can improve cognition and brain health in clinical and non-clinical populations.
Audience
This course is intended for a research or clinical-based audience with an interest in brain health and aging.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Lindsay Nagamatsu
Dr. Lindsay Nagamatsu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University. Her research program aims to transform and improve the health, well-being, and lived experience of older adults across Canada and beyond through lifestyle interventions that improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, and increase the quality of life for our aging population.
With a background in cognitive psychology, her expertise includes neuropsychological assessment in older adults and neuroimaging data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation (e.g., EEG, MRI).
The instructors
Welcome to the Neurosciences Division (NSD), a not-for-profit division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
We are a national organization operated by volunteers with a passion for neurological physiotherapy. We connect physiotherapists working in neurological settings to learning opportunities and a community of colleagues across the country.
The Neurosciences Division (NSD) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
Our Aim is to assist neuroscience physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in enabling their clients to reach their full potential and participation in their communities through assessment, treatment, assistance, consultation, education, and research.
Course Material included in this course
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Activating the Brain through Movement
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Welcome!
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Downloadable slides
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What is "Exercise Neuroscience"?
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How Do We Measure Brain Health?
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Brain Health and Aging
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The Brain is Plastic
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Acute Exercise
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12 Months RT in Healthy Older Women
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Brain Health and Prediabetes
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Reduced Falls Risk
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Next Steps
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Questions
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Feedback