Practice topics are primarily organized in the user interface by using the Category that is assigned to them. Each category is a classificatory division of knowledge or work product.
Activity
This is the default, and general, category for practice topics. If the actions performed in the practice topic do not fit into any of the other categories listed below then it is an Activity.
Challenge
A Challenge is a type of activity whereby you are trying to achieve or exceed a very specific goal (for example, a certain number of putts in a row). Also, with challenges, you typically either run out the clock for the given duration of the topic or reward yourself by finishing the topic early if you met the goal.
Drill
A Drill is a type of activity whereby you are working on exaggerated, focused movements with the intention of creating a long-term change with your golf swing or trying to get an idea of what something feels like or how the muscles work to perform various sequences of motion. You may be hitting balls with a topic in this category but it is very common where no balls are hit at all.
Fitness
A topic with the Fitness category are those whose purpose is to increase your fitness level. A common example would be topics focused on increasing your swing speed. But you could also create a practice topic where you jog around the practice area with your bag strapped to your back if you want!
Game
A topic Game is a mini-game that you perform during practice within the practice facilities (not on the golf course). Similar to challenges, you will be keeping some kind of score but that score is to either determine a victor if you are with a practice partner or to help you measure progress from previous attempts at the game (or establish your baseline if it is the first time playing the game). It is common for topics in this category to have the game be repeated as many times as possible during the intended duration of the topic during the session.
Lesson
Practice topics with the category Lesson are good to use so that you can place a spot in your schedule for the duration of the lesson with a golf professional. Time taken during lessons count toward practice time, so you should definitely include them. These kinds of topics are also the best candidates to attached notes to so that you can refer to what you learned during your lessons at a later date.
Progressive Framework
A Progressive Framework is a type of topic that is composed of numerous tasks (topics that are "Progressive Compatible") that, from top to bottom, involve you performing practice activities that gradually get more difficult. With each task, you are keeping a score and if you pass you move onto the next task; if you fail you either have to repeat the task or (if you fail dramatically) even move back a task. The topic is not complete until the last task is complete.
The progressive frameworks that are included within the app can be found in the Skill Treatments in the practice topic Wizards. These particular frameworks are expected to be run over the course of multiple sessions and aren't necessarily going to be completed within the allotted time. When you add a progressive framework to another session, it will pick up where you last left off in a previous session.
Rest
Topics with the category of Rest are for short periods of time during a practice session where you put the club down and take a break before the next topic begins.
Study
Study topics are intended for practice where you are not necessarily at the practice facilities. The intent of these topics is to educate yourself about general golf knowledge and rules, perhaps by reading a book or periodical.
Unstructured
To get the most of out your precious time, it's important that all of your golf practice is structured and has purpose. However, there are times where you just have to run up to the range and work on something and do not have the time to fill out a proper session. In those cases, use a topic with the category Unstructured so that you are at least getting your practice time logged.
Warmup
Warmup topics are intended to perform actions to get the mind focused and the body warmed up for the rest of the practice session.
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