COURSE OUTLINE

Foundations of Cognitive C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N.I.N.G. is an self-paced online course designed to give fitness trainers/strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches and health professionals an understanding of the role of the brain in performance and how to use integrative methods both physical and mental to condition it.

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Our program will allow you to understand specific concepts for you to create Cognitive C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N.I.N.G. programs for populations ranging but not limited to  professional/amateur athletes, general fitness populations, active aging populations and tactical athletes.

 

You will not only learn the science of the brain and its role in performance but to apply it in a practical manner that has real life implications.  The overall goal is to allow your clientele to perform at their highest ability regardless of levels of stress, lack of resources or preparedness through heightened cognitive performance

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Module 1:  You and Your Brain

Module 2:  The Brain on Exercise

Module 3: The role of Psychological and Cognitive processes

Module 4:  Understanding Cognitive C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N.I.N.G.

Module 5:  Programming for your demographic

 

PRIMARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• You will learn the science of the brain, the reciprocal relationship it has with physical activity/exercise and how to create sound, evidence-based decisions with your clientele.

• You will learn how your brain physiologically adapts to exercise and implications that can be utilized for anyone.

• You will learn the science of executive functions and psychological theory as it applies to performance and health.

• You will learn how our Cognitive C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N.I.N.G. methodology works.  This includes our terminology, baseline measures and drills.

• You will learn how to prescribe the relevant protocols for your chosen demographics.  This includes assessing, creating your own drills, putting together programs and ensuring proper progression.