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Optimal Exercise for Improved Cognitive Function Online CE Course

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ISBN: 9781718238084

This course consists of the following:

  • Optimal Exercise for Improved Cognitive Function video presentation
  • Slide deck
  • Practice exam
  • Online continuing education exam

In Optimal Exercise for Improved Cognitive Function, you’ll learn the ideal exercise characteristics for improving general cognitive functioning, and you’ll get a rundown of the current research supporting how exercise can improve a variety of cognitive domains, including executive function, learning and memory, and global cognition. You’ll get an overview of the mechanisms by which we understand how exercise might benefit brain function, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) release, cerebral blood flow changes, and reduced neuroinflammation. Learn about exercise dosing using aerobic and resistance training models, plus integrating high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and mindful movement, with practical examples and real-life tips to make exercise more accessible for a variety of clients, including athletes, older adults, and the general population.

Learning Objectives

  • Define cognitive functioning and cognitive impairment.
  • Understand the importance of cognitive health.
  • Identify and describe the cognitive domains most influenced by physical activity.
  • Explain the main mechanisms behind exercise and cognitive benefits.
  • Analyze the role of exercise intensity in cognitive outcomes.

Audience

Certified strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, or group fitness instructors.

Terence Moriarty, MA, PhD, is an assistant professor of kinesiology and physical education at the University of Northern Iowa and completed doctoral training under Dr. Len Kravitz at the University of New Mexico. Moriarty’s research investigates the effects of acute and chronic aerobic and resistance exercise on cerebral oxygenation and cognitive function, using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in healthy and clinical populations. This work also examines the cognitive outcomes of nutritional and supplementation interventions as they relate to exercise and human performance.

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