On December 2020, 12, Kio University will hold a workshop "Mysterious Relationship between Body and Brain" for high school students to learn the fun of science as part of the "Inspiration ☆ Tokimeki Science" project of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. "Brain science of physical exercise" will be held.
"Hirameki ☆ Tokimeki Science" is a project carried out by research institutes such as universities nationwide with the "Research Achievement Promotion Fund" of the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) issued by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.We have implemented a program that allows 5th and 6th grade elementary school students, junior high school students, and high school students to directly see, hear, and touch the cutting-edge research results carried out by researchers with the support of Kakenhi to experience the fun of science. ing.
The theme of the workshop held by Kio University this time is "Mysterious relationship between body and brain".Learn about the close relationship between exercise and the brain, such as the fact that all the various exercises that humans perform, such as grasping, running, and jumping, are supported by healthy brain functions.In addition to lectures, experiments will be conducted to measure brain activity during exercise using near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and brain waves.Those who wish to participate should apply by email or fax by Saturday, December 12th.Capacity is 19 people (first-come-first-served basis), participation is free.
When holding the workshop, as a measure to prevent coronavirus infection, temperature measurement with a non-contact thermometer at the reception, all instructors and staff wear masks and face shields (participants may also be asked to wear face shields during lectures and experiments) , Disinfect the articles and equipment used between lectures and experiments, and carry out indoor ventilation.
