![]() Brain exercises develop neural pathways in the brain through movement. Therefore, the exercises that improve the ability of cognitive flexibility are essential. Cognitive flexibility is considered an individual's ability to making equilibrium between psychological and well-being factors in hazardous conditions and decreases with aging. ![]() Flexibility requires the ability to communicate with the present and differentiate oneself from thoughts and experiences within the psyche. Studies show that about 5% of people 65 and older have a severe cognitive impairment. Cognitive disorders are among the most common problems in old age and have an extensive range of problems. ![]() The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students.Introduction: The phenomenon of aging, according to the definition of the World Health Organization, refers to the age of 60, which is the result of the natural course of time, and leads to physiological, psychological and social changes in the elderly understanding the problems of aging is a challenge to any community. Measured doing PACE on weekly assessments and anxiety The PACE group had a 69.5% reduction in anxiety. Research with PACE Subjects were 27 first year nursing students Three separate groups as controls. Hook Ups Improves academic skills in: Clear listening and speaking Test taking and similar challenges Work at the keyboard. My Background 13 years doing Brain Gym ® 30 year Special Education Resource Teacher My school starts every day with the 4 simple Brain Gym ® movements ĭrinking Water Begin with water to anchor as you go Activates the brain for: Efficient action between the brain and nervous system Efficient storage and retrieval of information īrain Buttons Improves academic skills such as: Crossing the visual midline for reading The correction of letter and number reversals Consonant blending Keeping one’s place while reading Ĭross Crawl Improves academic skills in: Spelling Writing Listening Reading and Comprehension ![]() Improvements Continued Stress release and achievement of goals Organizational skills Performance skills includes 26 easy activities īrain Gym® can Improve: Reading, Spelling, Math, Comprehension, Handwriting, Writing Self Confidence, self esteem, coordination, communication Concentration and memory Overcoming hyperactivity and excessive daydreaming įoundations of Brain Gym® program of physical movements enhance learning and performance in ALL areas. īrain Gym® Brain Gym develops the brain's neural pathways the way nature does – through movement. Think about your Students Movements took 2 minutes Imagine the difference this can make for your students. How do you feel now? Gauge yourself- On a scale of 1-10 rate how you feel Relaxed? Overwhelmed? Focused? Tense? Calm? Stressed? 1= totally relaxed 10= tight and stressed Gauge Yourself ĭid your number change? Do you feel any different? What did you notice after you did the movements? You should feel more: - relaxed - focused - awake - alert Water Brain Buttons Cross Crawl Hook Ups Let Yourself Be Present Allow yourself to do 4 simple movements I will guide you with each one. How do you feel right now? Gauge yourself- On a scale of 1-10 rate how you feel Relaxed? Overwhelmed? Focused? Tense? Calm? Stressed? 1= totally relaxed 10= tight and stressed Special Education © 2005īrain Gym® Philosophy “ Movement is the key to learning”
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