Developing a learning protocol for onboarding physical skills in older adults

The speaker conducted research to develop a learning protocol for older adults to learn seemingly impossible physical skills. The protocol blended concepts from body cognition, network neuroscience, and flow science. The speaker tested the protocol using park skiing, which is considered difficult for older adults to learn due to biological reasons. The speaker had personal motivation for the experiment, as they had unfinished business in skiing. Action sports, such as park skiing, are beneficial for physical performance and can contribute to longevity. Outdoor communities with access to action sports tend to have longer lifespans. The speaker emphasizes the importance of regularly engaging in challenging, creative, and social activities that take place in novel outdoor environments for health and longevity.