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PURPOSE
  • Assess whether neuro-agility training in a higher education environment would impact academic results
BACKGROUND
  • Performance improvement intervention for more than 200 3rd year physiology students of the University of Pretoria
INTERVENTIONS
  • A group of 106 final year students went for brain performance pre-assessment (NAP™) at the beginning of the semester;
  • Students were required to log 50 hours of neuro-agility training;
  • Students were re-assessed on their brain performance at the end of the semester.
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RESULTS
  • A statistically significant difference on each driver that optimizes brain performance was recorded;
  • Students improved the drivers that impact their brain health and performance with 10,43%;
  • Students improved their learning skills with 9,43%;
  • A 98,2% pass rate was recorded – the highest pass rate yet!
  • Downloadable overview: Student Agility onepagerB
  • Downloadable detail Power Point: right 3rd year Student Agility case study
ROI IMPACT
  • 100% of respondents stated that knowing the information provided in their NAP™ helped them in transitioning to a higher level of wellness.
  • Using the findings from their NAP™ , students improved the drivers that optimize their brain performance as follows:
    • 11,3% increase in brain fitness;
    • 11,2% increase in stress coping skills;
    • 10,3% increase in brain friendly diet;
    • 6,93% increase in positive sleeping habits;
    • 11,6% Increase in positive attitude (mind-set).
  • Using the findings from their NAP™ , students improved their learning skills as follows:
    • 8,95% increase in their general approach to learning;
    • 12,2% increase in memory skills;
    • 8,38% increase in reading skills;
    • 12.9% increase in note-taking skills;
    • 8,95% increase in listening skills;
    • 9,52% increase in concentration.
TAKE AWAYS

Using the NAP™ contributed to:
• Higher pass rates;
• Better learner performance;
• Accurate awareness of personal learning preferences;
• Accelerating learning;
• Increased ease and flexibility with learning and thinking;
• Increased brain fitness, memory and concentration;
• Improved brain health and wellness