Some of the most exciting findings in kinesiological and psychological research are only just making it into public discussion. This presentation will analyze the scientifically demonstrated connection between physical activity and cognitive performance. The session will survey relevant recent studies on how aerobic exercise, motor learning, and other movement-based activities can benefit working memory, attention, task-switching, and more. Discussion will center on real-world applications.

  • Learn types of cognitive interference & cognitive load.

  • Discuss research showing the relationship between NeuroCognition & physical activity.

  • Understand how cognition & movement are measured & compared.

  • Apply the concepts you have learned to movement & exercise.

CONTENT

    1. PRESENTATION SLIDES

    2. PRESENTATION RECORDING Pt. 1

    3. PRESENTATION RECORDING Pt. 2

About this course

  • $14.99
  • 3 lessons

PRESENTER

NeuroCognition Advisor Adam Taggart

Adam is a Senior Research Specialist for the University of Michigan, primarily working for the Gateway to Global aging project. He completed his PhD in Kinesiology, focusing on the neuro-cognitive effects of exercise, specifically martial arts, in June of 2023. Originally training in Kung Fu & Kickboxing from a young age, Adam met founder Paul McCarthy during his first visit to the Inosanto Academy in 2012, where he also discovered a passion for Kali & Jeet Kune Do.