The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance
Description
Explore the intricate connection between the brain and body with The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance course. Led by Dr. Roy Sugarman, a leading expert in applied neuroscience and mental health in athletes, with years of experience working with elite athletes, this course delves into the crucial relationship between brain function and athletic performance.
With a mix of theory and practical application, learn about pre-conscious processes that shape feelings, thoughts, and actions, and how to optimize the health of the non-conscious brain through conscious techniques. Covering additional strategies related to nutrition, movement, and recovery, this course helps you understand how the mind-body connection impacts mental health in athletes, decision-making, and overall performance.
Available Course Credits
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ACSM | 4.00 | |
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NASM | 0.40 |
Learning Objectives
- Describe how movement evolved into thought and contributed to the development of human consciousness.
- Explain the process of information flow from the non-conscious to conscious brain and its impact on mental health in athletes.
- Identify the cognitive processes that drive emotions, feelings, and thoughts, and how they affect athletic performance.
- Apply behavioral upgrade toolkits, such as visualization and change talk, to enhance motivation and mental resilience in athletes.
- Develop strategies to optimize both brain and body health across the areas of mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
| The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance Featuring Dr. Roy Sugarman (Director of Applied Neuroscience, EXOS) | Module | ||
| Digital Course Feedback | Module |
The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance course, led by Dr. Roy Sugarman, offers a comprehensive exploration of the crucial relationship between brain function and athletic performance. This course emphasizes the importance of understanding mental health in athletes and how it directly impacts their ability to perform at their best. Designed for coaches, sports professionals, and anyone interested in optimizing athletic performance, this course provides valuable insights into the neuroscience behind peak performance.
Throughout the course, you will delve into the history of the brain’s evolution and how movement has played a pivotal role in the development of thought and consciousness. Dr. Sugarman will guide you through the pre-conscious processes that shape emotions, feelings, and actions, offering a detailed understanding of how these processes influence mental health in athletes. You will also learn how the non-conscious brain affects conscious thought, and how this relationship impacts an athlete’s mindset, decision-making, and overall performance.
A significant focus of the course is on the practical application of this knowledge. You will gain access to behavioral toolkits that are designed to optimize the health of the non-conscious brain through conscious techniques. These toolkits include strategies such as visualization and change talk, which can be used to enhance motivation, focus, and mental resilience in athletes. By applying these techniques, you can help athletes maintain mental health and achieve their performance goals.
In addition to the behavioral aspects, the course covers essential strategies for optimizing both brain and body health. Dr. Sugarman will provide insights into how mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery are interconnected and how they collectively contribute to peak performance. This holistic approach ensures that you are equipped with the knowledge and tools to support the overall well-being and performance of your athletes.
Dr. Roy Sugarman, a leading expert in applied neuroscience and mental health in athletes, brings years of experience working with elite athletes, including the USA Men’s National Soccer Team. His extensive background in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, mood and anxiety disorders, and sports psychology informs the strategies presented in this course.
By the end of the Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance course, you will have a deeper understanding of the role of mental health in athletes and how to leverage neuroscience to enhance their performance. This course is an invaluable resource for anyone committed to supporting athletes in reaching their full potential through a better understanding of the brain-body connection.
Subtitles Available
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and German.
*Translated subtitles are auto-generated.
Who Should Take This Course:
Sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and coaches of professional and elite athletes
