NEURO ATHLETICS COACHING CERTIFICATE

Anatomy of the Brain: Delve into the brain's structure, understanding its key parts and their influence on athletic performance and mental resilience.

Nervous System Insights: Grasp how the nervous system operates, facilitating communication and reaction to stimuli, and its impact on athletes during training and competition.

Cerebellum's Role: Investigate the cerebellum's importance in motor control, coordination, and timing, and leverage this knowledge for improved athletic training strategies.

Vasculature Study: Understand the significance of the brain's vasculature and how the vascular system's health affects brain function and athletic performance.

Module Benefits: This knowledge provides a comprehensive foundation to leverage brain functionalities for enhancing athletic performance.

Cognitive Functions

In this section, we will demystify the term 'cognition', providing a deep understanding of what it encapsulates. We delve into the intricacies of cognitive processes such as focus, attention, reaction time, and memory, exploring their roles in athletic performance.

Structural Components Responsible for Cognition

Here, we will identify and explore the structural components of the brain responsible for cognition. You'll learn how these structures interact to facilitate cognitive functions and how they can be trained for optimal performance.

Focus, Attention, Reaction time, Memory

The final segment takes a deep dive into the specific cognitive functions of focus, attention, reaction time, and memory. Understanding these distinct cognitive components and their neural underpinnings will provide you with the knowledge necessary to design training strategies that enhance these cognitive skills in athletes, ultimately leading to improved performance on the field or court. 

This is Louisa's area of research. This week you will learn the science of exercise on brain health. 

Learn about the physiological changes that exercise incites in the brain and body, enhancing cognitive functions and overall brain health

Gain insight into the metrics that denote an optimal exercise regimen for supporting brain longevity

What are the best supporting nutrients for the brain? 

In this section, we examine the detailed mechanisms of sleep physiology and its direct correlation with brain health. Understand the processes of sleep staging, the methods for sleep optimization, and the scientific principles behind sleep supplementation. Analyze the neurobiological alterations that occur in the brain during distinct sleep phases and discern the criteria that characterize healthy sleep patterns. Appreciate how optimal sleep quality enhances both cognitive and athletic performance..

In this section, we dissect the science of recovery, emphasizing its pivotal role in longevity and optimal health. Learn about the physiological responses elicited by cold water immersion and sauna therapy. Gain insights into the biochemical pathways that play a role in injury recovery, and understand the critical importance of effective recuperation strategies for sustained health and performance. Grasp how proper recovery directly influences tissue repair and overall well-being.