BGinSA is an approved affiliate and officially recognized by the parent body in the USA, Breakthroughs International and is authorized to represent the Brain Gym® Program in South Africa, including issuing Brain Gym® licenses to Instructors, Consultants, and Movement Facilitators who have completed the applicable requirements.
Introductory
Courses
The following Brain Gym® courses are open to all who have a passion for learning.
(BTi code: 104 BG Brain Gym® 26 Movements)
Description:
Introduction to the 26 Brain Gym® activities. Experience them in your body and gain a better understanding of each movement. Get to know more about the philosophy behind the Brain Gym® program, and how this knowledge can support your daily life routine. This is the first course of the Learning Track to becoming a Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator or Consultant/Instructor.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
= 16 hours in total.
(South Africa only)
Description:
This course explains why we do Brain Gym® and how the 26 Brain Gym® movements help to integrate the whole body for whole-brain learning.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
BG 104 (Brain Gym® 26 Movements) is now the official introductory course to the 26 Brain Gym® Movements. If NIM was completed as a 2-day course before 01 August 2022, it counts for 16 hours in place of BG104.
(South Africa only)
Description:
This course is open to all people who want to do Brain Gym® with babies and / or with people who are unable to do the exercises independently such as the physically disabled.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
(BTi code: 101 BML Movement Based Learning: the Building Block Activities)
Description:
This course assists with Special Needs children and adults, including people with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Seizures, CP, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or who are recovering from a stroke, etc. It takes an in-depth look at several basic patterns of neurological- and motor development and how to re-train your mind-body system these neurological patterns. BBA can promote joy and ease in achieving basic skills such as walking, talking or simply staying on task.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
(South Africa only)
Description:
Learn to use your exercise routine (for young and old) to work your muscles (brawn) and switch your brain on for your goals at the same time.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(BTi code: 205 DF Dominance Factor)
Description:
Gain understanding in how our Basal (Stress) profile creates our weaknesses and preferences and how it affects in our interpersonal relationships.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(BTi code: 105 DD Double Doodle Play: A Window to Whole-Brain Vision)
Description:
A window to whole-brain vision. Using various art media, explore how to use the Double Doodle and other activities from Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® to enhance visual perception and artistic expression. Participants experience the relationship between visual skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity, and are also shown some simple ways to use the Double Doodle processes with learners of any age.
Course:
1 day (8 hours)
(BTi code: 106 HP Hands On - How to use Brain Gym® in the Classroom & Beyond)
Description:
Use Brain Gym® in a fun way in the classroom. Experience playful techniques to build academic sub-skills (e.g. handwriting, reading) Gain insights into using Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® movements in the classroom, therapy, sporting arena, home, and more.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(BTi code: 325 HEA Happy Ever After - From Victim to Master)
Description:
Open to all with the desire to switch from surviving to thriving. In this course participants will learn to: Build self-esteem in self and others; deal with difficult and/negative people; take charge of emotions; negotiate win-win solutions; deal with life’s challenges, and more.
Course:
3 days (24 hours)
(BTi code:)
Description:
Requires a need to overcome fear. Powerful activities to help breaking through fear and open up to new opportunities.
Course:
1 day (8 hours)
(BTi code: 220 VC Visioncircles)
Description:
(Advisable to have done BG101 and BG104) A road map to the completion of developmental skills through movement, play, and art. Emphasis on vision enhancement.
Course:
4 days (32 hours)
(BTi code:)
Description:
Change your levels of wealth on all levels.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
Learning Track 1
Entry level
Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator
Pre-requisites for courses are listed below each course.
Learning Track 1 - Entry level:
Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator
Track 1 = 136 hrs = 80 hrs (class) + 56 hrs (homework, assignments and practical work)
(BTi code: 104 BG Brain Gym® 26 Movements)
Description:
In this course you learn the 26 Brain Gym® activities, experience them in your body and gain a better understanding of each movement. Get to know more about the philosophy behind the Brain Gym® program, and how this knowledge can support your daily life routine. This is the first course of the Learning Track to becoming a Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator or Consultant/Instructor.
Pre-requisite:
A passion for learning.
= 16 hours in total
(BTi code: 101 BG Brain Gym®)
Description:
Experience whole-brain integration through whole-body movement. Discover an exciting tool for reaching personal goals by using the 26 Brain Gym activities, Edu-K's Five Steps to Easy Learning, and Dennison Laterality Repatterning. What this course conveys can be applied by students, teachers, parents, artists, athletes, healthcare workers, business professionals and many more.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG104 and 26 case studies are required
26 case studies (26 hours)
4 days class (32 hours)
+ 6 balances (12 hours home study)
+ questions and answers (2 hours home study)
= 72 hours in total
(BTi code: 110 BG Brain Gym® 26 Movements Facilitator Training)
Description:
This course prepares one to become a Licenced Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator who is authorized to teach Brain Gym® 104 and create customized workshops up to 6 hours. Participants practise teaching concepts, as well as giving and receiving feedback. The course covers administrative details for Movement Facilitators.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG101 and it's required assignments
2 days class (16 hours)
= 16 hours class time
Option to also co-train should instructor or BGMF feel the need. Successful completion of BG104, 26 Case Studies and BG101 and its requirements.
Learning Track 2
Professional level
Consultant and / or
Instructor
Pre-requisites for courses are listed below each course.
Learning Track 2 - Professional level:
Brain Gym® Consultant and/or Instructor
Track 2 = 318 hours
Level 1: 88 hours = 48 hours (class) + 40 hrs (homework, assignments and practical work)
Level 2: 120 hours = 88 hours (class) + 32 hrs (homework, assignments and practical work)
Level 3: 110 hours = 64 hours (class) + 46 hours (homework, and practical work)
LEVEL 1
88 hours = 48 hours (class) + 40 hours (homework, assignments and practical work)
(BTi code: 104 BG Brain Gym® 26 Movements)
Description:
In this course you learn the 26 Brain Gym® activities, experience them in your body and gain a better understanding of each movement. Get to know more about the philosophy behind the Brain Gym® program, and how this knowledge can support your daily life routine. This is the first course of the Learning Track to becoming a Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator or Consultant/Instructor.
Pre-requisite:
A passion for learning.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
= 16 hours in total
(BTi code: 101 BG Brain Gym®)
Description:
Experience whole-brain integration through whole-body movement. Discover an exciting tool for reaching personal goals by using the 26 Brain Gym activities, Edu-K’s Five Steps to Easy Learning, and Dennison Laterality Repatterning. What this course conveys can be applied by students, teachers, parents, artists, athletes, healthcare workers, business professionals and many more.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG104 and 26 case studies are required
Course:
26 case studies (26 hours)
4 days class (32 hours)
+ 6 balances (12 hours home study)
+ questions and answers (2 hours home study)
= 72 hours in total
LEVEL 2:
120 hours = 88 hours (class) + 32 hours (homework, assignments and practical work)
(BTi code: 201 OBO Optimal Brain Organisation)
Description:
Discover more about hemispheric specialization, identification and balancing to facilitate whole-brain learning.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of all Level-1 courses and assignments.
Course:
3 days class (24 hours)
+ 6 balances (12 hours home study)
= 36 hours in total
Description:
Any courses listed under "Additional Courses" may be used to fill these 3 days or any course listed on the https://breakthroughsinternational.org website. Any extra days attended will count towards extra practical hours.
Course:
Minimum of 3 days class (24 hours)
Neuro-Integration Movements & Visioncircles® are strongly suggested.
(BTi code: 301 EID EduK In Depth: Seven Dimensions of Intelligence)
Description:
Experience the seven dimensions of body movement, focussing on how each can support or block the learning process. Learn how to integrate the principles of whole-brain learning into your own process.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of all Level-1 courses and assignments.
Course:
5 days class (40hours)
+ 8 balances (16 hours home study)
+ questions and answers (4 hours home study)
= 60 hours in total
LEVEL 3:
110 hours = 64 hours (class) + 46 hours (homework, assignments and practical work)
(Previous code in South Africa: Practitioner I)
Description:
This course prepares one to build and market a practice. It includes amongst other ethics, administrative details, marketing as a Consultant and a consolidation of Edu-K balances and Brain Gym® techniques.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of all Level-2 courses and assignments.
+15 balances additional to what have already been done as course homework (30 hours)
Course:
3 days class (24 hours)
+ 8 balances (16 hours home study)
+ 30 hours (15 balances done as pre-requisite)
= 54 hours in total
(Previous code in South Africa: Practitioner II)
Description:
This is a practical day that includes giving a talk and doing an In-Depth balance.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of all Level-2 courses and assignments, as well as Consultant Module 1.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
= 8 hours in total
(Previous code in South Africa: Practitioner II)
(BTi code of similar course: 401 P Brain Gym® Teacher Practicum)
Description:
This course prepares one to become a Licenced Brain Gym® Consultant and Instructor. Participants practise teaching concepts, as well as giving and receiving feedback. The course covers administrative details & marketing for Brain Gym® Consultant and Instructors. Provides instruction in theory, teaching methods, and procedures, and development of an action plan for achieving professional goals.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of all level 2 courses and assignments, as well as Consultant Module 1.
Course:
4 days class (32 hours)
= 32 hours in total
(South Africa)
Description:
If you want to qualify as a Brain Gym® Instructor, you are to enter a mentorship program with an experienced Instructor. This mentor will be assigned by faculty after consultation between the Instructor-to-be, the experienced Instructor and faculty.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of Teacher Practicum (TPM)
Course:
Co-train at least one BG104 course with an instructor (16 hours) The mentor might suggest additional work needed to support you best in preparation to qualify as a Brain Gym® Instructor.
= minimum of 16 hours
At completion of the Brain Gym® Instructor Mentorship, an instructor will be able to teach BG101 to students.
In order to train BG104 - Brain Gym® 26 Movements the instructor will also have to complete BG110 - Brain Gym® Movement Facilitator.
Additional Elective Courses
Pre-requisites for courses are listed below each course.
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
(South Africa)
Description:
This course is open to all people who want to do Brain Gym® with babies and / or with people who are unable to do the exercises independently such as the physically disabled.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 day (8 hours)
(BTi code: 101 BML Movement Based Learning: the Building Block Activities)
Description:
This course assists with Special Needs children and adults, including people with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Seizures, CP, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or who are recovering from a stroke, etc. It takes an in-depth look at several basic patterns of neurological- and motor development and how to re-train your mind-body system these neurological patterns. BBA can promote joy and ease in achieving basic skills such as walking, talking or simply staying on task.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 day (8 hours)
(South Africa only)
Description:
Learn to use your exercise routine (for young and old) to work your muscles (brawn) and switch your brain on for your goals at the same time.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(South Africa only)
Description:
N/A
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG101 and assignments.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(BTi code: 205 DF Dominance Factor)
Description:
Gain understanding in how our Basal (Stress) profile creates our weaknesses and preferences and how it affects our interpersonal relationships.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
2 days (16 hours)
(BTi code: 205 DF Dominance Factor)
Description:
A window to whole-brain vision. Using various art media, explore how to use the Double Doodle and other activities from Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® to enhance visual perception and artistic expression. Participants experience the relationship between visual skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity, and are also shown some simple ways to use the Double Doodle processes with learners of any age.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 day (8 hours)
(BTi code: 371 IECR Integration of Early Childhood Reflexes and Reactions)
Description:
Reflexes and how integration of reflexes influences experiences.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG101 and assignments.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
(BTi code: 106 HP Hands On - How to use Brain Gym® in the Classroom & Beyond)
Description:
Use Brain Gym® in a fun way in the classroom. Experience playful techniques to build academic sub-skills (e.g. handwriting, reading) Gain insights into using Brain Gym® and Vision Gym® movements in the classroom, therapy, athletics, home, and more.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
Integration of whole-brain learning through play.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG101 and assignments.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
Awaken your senses to their potential.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of BG101 and assignments.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
This course explains why we do Brain Gym® and how the 26 Brain Gym® movements help to integrate the whole body for whole-brain learning.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 days class (8 hours)
BG 104 (Brain Gym® 26 Movements) is now the official introduction to the 26 Brain Gym® Movements. If NIM was completed as a 2-day course before 01 August 2022, it counts for 16 hours in place of BG104.
(BTi code: 325 HEA Happy Ever After - From Victim to Master)
Description:
Open to all with the desire to switch from surviving to thriving. In this course participants will learn to: Build self-esteem in self and others; deal with difficult and/negative people; take charge of emotions; negotiate win-win solutions; deal with life’s challenges, and more.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
3 days (24 hours).
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
Requires a need to overcome fear. Powerful activities to help breaking through fear and open up to new opportunities.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 day (8 hours).
(BTi code: 220 VC Visioncircles)
Description:
(Advisable to have done NIM and BG101) A road map to the completion of developmental skills through movement, play, and art. Emphasis on vision enhancement.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
4 days (32 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
Change your dreams into reality.
Pre-requisite:
Successful completion of From Victim to Master or Wealth Mindset.
Course:
2 days class (16 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa only)
Description:
Change your levels of wealth on all levels.
Pre-requisite:
Matric Certificate or older than 23 years.
Course:
1 day class (8 hours)
(Brain Gym in South Africa and/or Breakthroughs International)
Pre-requisite:
Open to everybody
Info:
1 day (8 hours)
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