Scientific research has unequivocally established that regular exercise can yield a myriad of benefits - encompassing physical health and significant positive impacts on our mental - cognitive - and social well-being. In terms of mental health - regular exercise can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve mood and self-esteem. Exercise has also been linked to improved cognitive function - including better memory - attention - and executive function. Socially - exercise can bring people together and provide opportunities for social interaction and community building - improving our sense of connectedness and social support. Physically - exercise helps strengthen our muscles and bones - improve our cardiovascular health - and reduce our risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes - heart disease - and certain cancers. The brain-exercise relationship is symbiotic - as physical activity can promote brain plasticity - which refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences. Exercise can also promote the production of growth factors that support the survival and growth of new neurons in the brain - which can help improve cognitive function and overall brain health. The Exercise and the Brain course is designed to provide exercise professionals with a deeper understanding of the brain-exercise relationship and how they can use this knowledge to promote their clients' overall health and well-being. By incorporating exercise into their clients' lives - exercise professionals can help improve their clients' mental - cognitive - social - and physical health - ultimately leading to a better quality of life. 2025 Dates: June 28th, August 30th, and November 29. ONLINE (Zoom) Times: 9:15 am (registration). 9:30 am – 4 pm Price: $200 (Members) or $220 (Non-Members); CECs: 5 points; Email: [email protected]