Methods for multi-sensory virtual golf instruction

Abstract

A method and devices are disclosed for instructing students in a physical skill and allowing students to experience specific physical movements involved in a sport or physical skill. The method, program and system comprise instructions, stories, structured activities, games, mechanical figures, and devices which synergistically engage the student's kinesthetic learning facilities. Stimulation of these learning facilities is achieved by engagement in multi-sensory interaction, simulation of physical movements, demonstration of the underlying physics of the movements, interaction with structured activities and games. Educational devices using process-oriented methods are disclosed to engage multiple learning styles in the process of instruction of a sport or physical skill. These devices may include visual, manipulative, and computer-adapted models designed to allow visual, auditory, kinesthetic learners to learn and experience the sport or physical movement. Further, this invention allows motion-impaired individuals a unique opportunity to experience a sport at a kinesthetic level.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 815,754 filed on 23 Jun. 2006 and fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to methods and apparatus to provide instruction in the game of golf. More particularly, this invention relates to methods and processes which utilize models to emulate motions and physical environments encountered in and about golf courses.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Currently there exist many devices to help users learn and improve their golf skills. All of the existing devices require that the user be mechanically functional as they require the user to mechanically and or electrically interact with devices that emulate the physical motions of a golf swing, or conditions on the golf course. US 2007 / 0093307 to van Onlangs et al. discloses a system and device for practicing and improving on one's golf swing; US 2005 / 0124434 to MacDonald d...

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Problems solved by technology

In the past, many individuals have been excluded from experiencing the game of golf, often due to physical or financial restrictions.

These traditional methods of instruction do not work when the student is unable to physically perform certain motions (for example, students with physical handicaps), or is uncomfortable with human contact (for example, autistic students), or does not have easy access to a facility to physically play the sport.

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