Session Description: This CIRA Ontario workshop will examine the functions of the brain and how it can be stimulated through physical activity. Through adaptive games, individuals will learn how to break down activities for all cognitive abilities. This will be a hands-on workshop that will teach individuals a wide variety of adaptive games that target all age groups including individuals with cognitive impairments. Presenters Bio: Chris Wilson is the President of CIRA Ontario and OIRA Ontario. He is also a Course Director at OELC (Ontario Education Leadership Centre) and a Physical Education teacher for 31 years. Chris has written 10 resources for CIRA Ontario and contributed to OPHEA. He has presented across Canada and the United States in both workshops and keynote addresses. He is also a PHE National Award recipient for teaching excellence in Physical education. Mikaela Wilson is a graduate of McMaster University with an Honours degree in Gerontology and Health studies with a certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She is an alumni and staff member at the Ontario Education Leadership Center. Mikaela is the Author of CIRA Ontario's newest resource "Any Game for Ant Brain" She is the co-founder of "senior Support Services of Southern Ontario", a company that focuses on helping older adults through their cognitive, physical and emotional struggles. -- PHE Spotlight Series is a series of free, virtual professional development workshops to support and advance quality physical and health education.

Spencer Coombe and Mikaela Wilson are co-owners of Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario. They provide a wide range of care services to seniors and have also published a book called "AnyGame for AnyBrain" to help keep seniors active.