Course Outline

Recommended Progression to Complete the course in 8 weeks:
Week 1
  • Read the course syllabus completely
  • Read Technical Requirements
  • Read Instructor Information
  • Join the class Facebook Group
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with Chapter 1: Introduction to 3D motion analysis
  • Complete the Chapter 1 self-check items
Week 2
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with Chapter 2: 3D Motion Analysis Systems
Week 3
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with Chapter 3: 3D Model Creation
Week 4
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with Chapter 4: Visual Assessment of 3D Data
Week 5
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with the first half of Chapter 5: Biomechanical Assessment of 3D Data
Week 6
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with the remainder of Chapter 5: Biomechanical Assessment of 3D Data
Week 7
  • Complete and Submit Swing Analysis homework from Chapter 5
Week 8
  • Read, Watch, and Interact with Chapter 6: Applications in Teaching
  • Visit Chapter 7 and review entire course before taking Final Assessment
  • Complete Final Assessment

Course Completion Information:

To complete all of the requirements of this class, you will need to complete both the Swing Analysis Exercise and a final course assessment.

Legal Disclaimer

Various manufacturers of golf equipment and 3D motion analysis software are presented in this course. Their inclusion in this course does not indicate any promotion, sponsorship or endorsement by that manufacture or The Pennsylvania State University.

Course Navigation:

Although you will find left-hand navigation throughout chapters of this course and links to move through pages at the bottom of the content,  you can access all chapters of the course at any time by clicking on the menu icon at the top-right of the screen.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, it is worth checking to assure that the device on which you plan to take this course meets the minimum technical requirements to assure a trouble-free experience. Please proceed to Technical Requirements now.

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