Patent ID: 8794975
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A63B,G09B

Abstract:
1. A method of developing motor and cognitive skills, comprising the steps of: a) providing a plurality of exercise mats ranging from a first exercise mat through a last exercise mat, each of the exercise mats consisting of a single, one-piece structure having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a thickness therebetween, and a periphery, wherein each mat includes: wherein each exercise mat includes a unique combination of first through fourth distinct indicia, each combination of first through fourth distinct indicia providing apredefined level of cognitive skill difficulty and motor skill difficulty; b) selecting a series of the exercise mats according to a desired level of cognitive skill difficulty and motor skill difficulty ; c) arranging the selected series of exercise mats in increasing order of cognitive skill difficulty and/or motor skill difficulty, wherein the exercise mats may be arranged in order of increasing cognitive skill difficulty without a corresponding increase in motor skill difficulty, and further wherein the exercise mats may be arranged in order of increasing motor skill difficulty without a corresponding increase in cognitive skill difficulty; and d) directing at least one user to perform a series of exercises corresponding to the instructions of the selected exercise mats, wherein the at least one user performs the series of exercises corresponding to the instructions of the selected exercise mats, in progressively increasing difficulty of exercise performance.