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Finding Balance and Success in Law school

 
 

Below you can watch video segments from the “Exercise Smart” lecture presented by Scott Rogers at the University of Miami School of Law.

 

“Exercise Smart”: Video Segments

Recorded Live on September 12, 2009

Part 1 of 5: Introduction


Scott Rogers provides an overview of the presentation and a general discussion on the importance of exercise to the brain. 

Part 2 of 5: Neurons and Neurotransmitters


Scott discusses the structure of the brain and the role of neurotransmitters in regulating attention, perception and mood and sets the stage for the discussion of the ways that exercise can influence neuronal activity and and performance in school.

Part 3 of 5: Neuroplasticity and How Exercise Can Change Your Brain


Scott gives an overview of the exciting cutting-edge findings on how the structure and function of the brain changes throughout one’s lifetime and how exercise can influence these changes.

Part 4 of 5: Maximizing Your Brain Boost


Scott discusses some of the conditions that have been found to enhance the effective of exercise and applies it to school studying.








Part 5 of 5: Smart Workouts


Scott offers suggestions on how different workout routines can take advantages of the science of exercise and the brain.

“Ask Not What Your Brain Can Do For You -- Ask What You Can Do For Your Brain”