This course examines the role of play in human development and well-being through the lens of outdoor space design. It introduces current trends in inclusive play, adventure play, imaginative environments, and fitness-focused structures, with an emphasis on strategies that support creativity, community connection, and developmental outcomes.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Sarah Lisiecki on behalf of BCI Burke Co.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Sarah Lisiecki
Title: Communications & Education Manager, BCI Burke
Background: Sarah combines a passion for play, the outdoors and movement with more than 11 years in the play industry and hundreds of presentations given on topics from Inclusive Design, Musical Play and Trends in Play at Parks and Recreation Conferences, District Meetings, Landscape Architect Firms and Representative Trainings. She studied Communications and Political Science at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and has been an integral part of many research studies on play, movement and community impact. As an advocate for play as a critical part of development, she serves on the Steering Committee of the US Play Coalition, on the Parks & Recreation Editorial Advisory Board, as part of the IPEMA Marketing Committee, is a member of multiple play research project teams, the Product Development Council and presents at a variety of conferences. She spends her spare time hiking, running, biking and climbing and with her (many) rescue dogs.
This course is registered with:
2 Industry Association(s)
Industry Association(s)
International Design Continuing Education Council Inc. (IDCEC)
Course Number/ID: AEC2090:1
Approval ID: CC-123614-1000
CEUs:
0.1
HSW
This CEU is registered with the International Design Continuing Education Council Inc. (IDCEC) for continuing education credits. This credit will be accepted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). The content included is not deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by IDCEC of any material or construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods and services should be directed to the instructor or provider. This program is registered for CEUs (continuing education credits).
Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP)
Course Number/ID: AEC2090:1
Approval ID: 193145
PDH:
1
AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.
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