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#320 Brain Gym

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

1. Understand and describe the theory, physiology and practice of Brain Gym 2. Describe and demonstrate Brain Gym® PACE Activities 3. Describe and demonstrate the 26 Brain GymÒ Movements 4. Identify and define a plan for using Brain Gym® Activities within your setting 5. Understand and utilize Brain GymÒ Activities for immediate application

Target Audience

Physical Therapists and PTA's, Occupational Therapists and COTA's, Teachers, Educators, Health Professionals.

Confirmation Notes

This is an 8-hour course equivalent to 0.8 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the PT licensing Board guidelines in the states in which the course is held. Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by AOTA. This course is offered for .8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Professional area). Introductory level. Motivations, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer Continuing Education activities in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Agenda

8:00 Welcome: Introductory Activity 8:15 Introduction: •Why is Brain Compatible Education Important? •What is Brain Gym? Background and Opportunity 10:00 Break 10:15 PACE: Positive, Active, Clear and Energetic Learning •The Movement Sequence •The Underlying Physiology •Teaching Others 11:15 What Brain Gym Does •Physiological Impact •Supporting Natural Development •Effects on Function in the Classroom 12:00 Lunch 1:00 The Brain Gym Exercises •Midline Movements for Laterality •Energy Exercises and Deepening Attitudes for Centering •Lengthening Activities for Focus 2:45 Break 3:00 Using Brain Gym to Enhance Learning •Classroom/Clinic applications •Your Options •How you can learn more 5:00 Review and Evaluation

Description

This class is for anyone who wants a beginning foundation for using Brain Gym® both professionally and personally. Learn what Brain Gym® is and how it works. Experience and learn how to implement the renowned Dennison Laterality Repatterning Process for enhancing hemispheric integration. Learn about the three dimensions of brain-body intelligence, (Laterality, Centering and Focus), and how to use all 26 Brain Gym® movements to activate and integrate the whole brain. You will leave with solutions to offer any one facing challenges – including and especially yourself! Brain Gym® is the core program of Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K), the study and application of posture and movement to enhance academic, interpersonal, and physical learning. In addition to Brain Gym, Edu-K offers additional courses that build on the Brain Gym®. More information at: www.braingym.org This 1 day course can be considered part of the 3-day Brain Gym 101 course for the foundation given by this instructor. Includes Brain Gym ® Teacher's Edition 130 page Text Book!
Course Registration Rates:
$175 Consortium Registration - Group Discount – To see if your facility is already a Consortium Facility, click on the register button, then the "Fees and Locations tab"
$200 Association Registration - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA-BOC, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$225 Individual Registration -

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