How do I become a Brain Gym instructor?
Licensed Brain Gym Instructor / Consultants This Basic 101 workshop is your first ticket towards the qualification of becoming a certified Brain Gym Instructor. An introductory course in the educational kinesiology and it is a pre-requisite to understand and be a professional consultant and train ahead.
What are Brain Gym activities?
Effective & Simple Brain Gym Exercises Your Child Should Learn
- Double Doodle. This is a bilateral drawing exercise where your child draws two images with both his/her hands.
- Cross Crawls.
- Lazy Eight’s.
- The Elephant.
- Active Arm.
- The Owl.
- Gravitational Glider.
- The Thinking Cap.
Does Brain Gym really work?
The researchers analyzed more than 132 published and peer-reviewed papers often cited by brain-training companies and proponents as evidence that the practice is effective. They found that all of the published studies fell short of best practices when it comes to conducting scientific research, Simons said.
Has Brain Gym been discredited?
Brain Gym is a movement based programme based on the idea that moving leads to optimal learning and “we empower all ages to reclaim the joy of living.” Brain Gym do cite evidence on their site but the research they drew on has been widely discredited.
What are some good brain exercises?
13 Brain Exercises to Help Keep You Mentally Sharp
- Try puzzles.
- Play cards.
- Build vocabulary.
- Dance.
- Use your senses.
- Learn a new skill.
- Teach a skill.
- Listen to music.
Which exercise is best for brain?
Aerobic exercise, like running and swimming, appears to be best for brain health. That’s because it increases a person’s heart rate, “which means the body pumps more blood to the brain,” says Okonkwo. But strength training, like weight lifting, may also bring benefits to the brain by increasing heart rate.
Is Brain Gym evidence based?
Based on the findings of the current research, Brain Gym® would not be considered an evidence-based practice for increasing engagement in children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Who invented Brain Gym?
Paul E. Dennison
Brain Gym International
| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Paul E. Dennison and Gail E. Dennison |
| Type | Nonprofit 501(c)3 in Education |
| Location | Ventura, California, US |
| Area served | Worldwide |
What are the 9 cognitive skills?
Cognitive Skills
- Sustained Attention. Allows a child to stay focused on a single task for long periods of time.
- Selective Attention.
- Divided Attention.
- Long-Term Memory.
- Working Memory.
- Logic and Reasoning.
- Auditory Processing.
- Visual Processing.
How many Brain Gym activities are there in the world?
The 26 Brain Gym® activities are used in more than 80 countries and the books and manuals have been translated into 40 plus languages. Brain Gym is taught throughout the world by hundreds of Certified instructors and by countless practitioners, educators, teachers, special need providers, coaches, trainers,…
How many days is a Brain Gym Workshop?
Courses are approved by Breakthroughs International and credit is available to students. Workshops are introductory Brain Gym training sessions that have not been reviewed, and therefore no credit may be applied towards licensure. THREE-DAY COURSE IS BEST FOLLOW-UP TO “BRAIN GYM 104.”
Who is the licensed instructor for Brain Gym?
Kathy Brown, M.Ed., Licensed Brain Gym® Instructor and Consultant, has 23 years experience as a classroom educator (K-6). Since 1998 she has been offering Brain Gym services in schools, teaching Brain Gym courses and workshops, and working with private clients of all ages.
Which is the best follow up to Brain Gym 104?
THREE-DAY COURSE IS BEST FOLLOW-UP TO “BRAIN GYM 104.” We will tailor this class to focus on you individual or organizational needs.