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Terry Eckmann, PhD

Terry Eckmann, PhD

Terry Eckmann, PhD, is associate professor at Minot State University in North Dakota. She presents internationally, writes for various health and fitness publications and has authored chapters for the ACSM Personal Training Manual and Health Fitness Management text. Terry also serves on the ICAA advisory board.




Sessions Presented by Terry Eckmann, PhD

158: Boosting Lifelong Learning and Brain Health (L / Special Populations)
Presented By Terry Eckmann, PhD
time block D - Friday, 2:30-4:20pm
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Research links lifelong brain health to movement and exercise. See what the literature says about brain health and aging. Review brain anatomy and gain a better understand of how the brain learns and thrives. Identify the five critical domains to a brain-healthy lifestyle and practice activities that can stimulate brain health while improving learning and memory. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1


207: Brain-Based Personal Training (L / Exercise Science / Personal Training)
Presented By Terry Eckmann, PhD
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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In recent years, there has been some exciting research that tells us more about the brain and how it learns. Discover the six variables of motivation, how to improve your client's retention of information, and the four key components that are critical to providing valuable feedback to your clients. Improve your training skills through the application of brain-based learning techniques to add an essential dimension to your success as a personal trainer. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1