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DIET, NUTRITION AND

PHYSICAL EXERCISE FOR


LONG TERM HEALTH
Reflecting on
physical exercise

Learning Objective
◦Learn and deepen
understanding of impact
of of Physical exercise
on the development and
function of the brain
Mind Over Muscle: Exploring the
Fascinating Neuroscience of Fitness

◦[Link]
watch?v=WaB-XdexTgQ
NEUROSCIENCE OF
FITNESS: Extend
your Thinking.
As you watch the video on
slide 3, make notes on:
◦What surprised you?
◦What stood out to you?
◦What especially was New
Learning?
NEUROSCIENCE OF FITNESS

◦Creates new neurons primarily in the


Hippocampus influencing Memory and
Learning
◦Increases Key Mood regulating
transmitters making us feel more
energized and happy
◦It improves memory and attention.
NEUROSCIENCE AND FITNESS

◦Regular aerobic exercise


increases the size of the
hippocampus.
◦Regular exercise enhances better
sleep quality.
◦Exercise reduces stress by
increasing NOREPINEPHRINE and
ENDORPHIN LEVELS
NEUROSCIENCE OF FITNESS
◦Produce a word document from
your notes (and this useful website
[Link]
◦This must include an illustration
◦Has to be completed and emailed
before the end of the lesson.
USEFUL WEBSITES
◦ Neuroscience [Link]

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