Certificate in Brain Health

The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing and, in connection with an individual’s lifestyle, can have a powerful impact on the health of the body and mind. The brain is affected by virtually every aspect of a person’s life including how happy they are, the type of music they listen to, their meditation practices, the quality of their sleep, the type and amount of play in their lives, their levels of stress, the foods they choose to eat, the amount and type of physical activity in which they engage, whether or not they abuse drugs, and whether or not they regularly spend time in nature.

Courses Included

Purpose/GoalThe outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic structures and functions of the brain and explain how happiness, music, meditation, sleep, play, and lifestyle factors (such as stress, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature) affect brain health.

Certificate Objectives – Upon completion you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe the basic structures and functions of the brain.
2. Compare the determinants of happiness and the effect on brain health.
3. Discuss how music engages the whole brain.
4. Identify meditation techniques to enhance brain health.
5. Explore the effects of sleep on brain health.
6. Examine the key characteristics of play the relationship to brain health.
7. Examine the effects of lifestyle factors on brain health.

CONTACT HOURS–10.0