In this talk we will cover how to incorporate play into our lessons. We will discuss what defines play, how we are biologically driven for it, and how we can leverage that innate drive and capacity to make our lessons more engaging and effective.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

– Define play – Distinguish genuine play from an activity that merely looks like a game, and explain what makes the difference.

– Explain the biological drive – Describe why humans are wired for play and how that drive supports motor learning and retention.

– Build play into a lesson – Redesign a familiar drill or progression so it uses play to achieve the same technical outcome.

Open to all certification levels. Earns continuing education credit (CEUs).