Golf is one sport that has embraced e-training and e-learning with open arms. Many players may practice every aspect of the game without even stepping a foot outdoors. There are now virtual simulators that allow players to tee-off from a driving range style platform. Instead of hitting the ball hundreds of yards into an open field, the ball is hit into a screen which displays the vision of a grassy fairway. Technology in the simulator will allow the screen to show the projected path of the ball as well as the speed and distance traveled. In addition, these simulators have the capabilities to walk golfers through dozens of virtual courses, all complete with 18 holes, sand traps, water hazards and unpredictable weather conditions.
The introduction of this technology has enabled individuals to practice their sport without having to worry about the factors that would normally hinder their play. For example, golfers are able to:
- Play on courses without having to pay fees.
- Golf indoors during unfavorable weather conditions.
- Save the time and energy associated with traveling through 18 holes of play.
- Save on expenses such as supplies and gas needed to get to the course.
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I have used the golf simulators any time I am trying out new clubs. I love being able to see how I am able to try out new clubs and see how I hit them before I make the purchase, considering the price tag of some new sets of irons are going for these days. I have also seen the incorporation of simulators in therapies that are used to treat brain injuries as well as memory related issues. Repetition and problem solving simulations are geared toward helping the mind either relearn activities or new ways to memorize activities or scenarios. I think as technology develops more aspects of sports and medicine will be incorporated possibly to help sports related injuries and rehabilitation.
ReplyDeleteKyle White
I am a avid golfer, and I have used the golf simulator a few years ago when I was taking golf lessons at Fort Mill Golf Club. One of the biggest reason why I had lessons with this individual golf instructor, was the fact of the golf simulator. My High School golf coach kept insisting I go get lessons from this man, because you could actually see your golf swing, and see what exactly you are doing wrong. In addition to seeing your swing, the golf simulator could provide information such as club head speed, flight projection, and it could tell you much more specific information that I'm not even sure about. The golf simulator has defiantly chaged the physical asspect of golf.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Smith
Although I have only played golf once, I found it very entertaining and a lot of fun! I can definitely see how this simulator would be extremely helpful for professionals or people who play a lot of golf, but I wonder if it takes away some aspects you get from playing on the course. Do these simulators incorporate wind while you are practicing, just as if you were outside on a real course or does it change the type of turf you might play on depending on course location? I would be interested to find this out for these types of simulations. Also, what other types of sports could this simulator be used for? I would imagine basketball or soccer might be on the more difficult side; however, if they were able to create a simulator for those sports, it would be extremely useful and the players would be able to practice more. I think technology like this will only continue to grow and become more popular.
ReplyDelete-Lauren Gorowski
"Golf indoors during unfavorable weather conditions."
ReplyDeleteIm pretty sure this is also known as Putt-Putt. Usually accompanied with black lights. There should be more e-training for this style of sports.
-Mitchell Anderson