The Science of Play.

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Play is a basic biological drive as integral to our health as eating or sleeping. While we learn to "play" as children, it is scientifically proven to be valuable beyond that. When we engage in play, it changes us physiologically, psychologically, emotionally, and increases our health and wellbeing. The course investigates competing scientific literature and analyzes research methodologies, including theories, consequences of mediated play for children and adults, and the impacts of access, equity, and diversity for different populations.