Physical activity and exercise are key elements of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Improving our mobility leads to enhanced physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Through a comprehensive approach, we’ll explore the process of designing captivating experiences that promote outdoor spaces where people of all ages want to spend time.
This course is presented by Andy Phillips, who has represented some of the world’s leading health and fitness brands. His proficiency and insights in both indoor and outdoor training are the result of years spent working alongside the world’s top fitness experts, athletes, and strength trainers.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Outline the factors to consider when incorporating outdoor training for adults and children.
Illustrate approaches for involving children and their caretakers nearby.
Consider various fitness-oriented games that attract multiple age groups.
Identify instances of structures and surfaces that promote balanced movement.
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About this course
What will I learn?
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Who is my instructor?
Yes! You can opt to stay within the free tier for as long as you want to. It’s a great way to get a feel for the platform before deciding to upgrade to take advantage of the more advanced features.
Who is this course for?
The great thing about our courses is that they’re designed for all levels of experience. Whether you’re a parent on a PAC planning your first playground, or a landscape architect with decades of experience, there’s always something new to learn. Plus, our courses offer a quick way to stay up to date with the most recent trends in playground design.
Our courses take into account multiple groups and audiences, all of whom have different needs for their playground. A few groups that will benefit from taking our courses include:
- Parents: Parent volunteers will learn the most important aspects to consider when planning their playground project.
- Teachers: Teachers will learn about the educational benefits of play and how to incorporate them on the playground.
- Landscape Architects: Architects will learn innovative design ideas that they may use in their upcoming projects.
- Parks & Recreation: Parks professionals will learn about recent advances in safety, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Property Managers: Property managers will learn how playgrounds can attract families to live in their neighbourhood.
Dr. Beverlie Dietze
Academic Researcher
Dr. Beverlie Dietze is a lead researcher at Okanagan College who specializes in the design of children's outdoor spaces. She has authored seven textbooks and several peer-reviewed articles, and is also the publisher of Play Outdoors Magazine.
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