Methods and apparatus for the retention of a personal electronic device within a physical interaction device

A retention apparatus configured to retain a personal electronic device within a protective device, the retention apparatus comprising:

• a personal electronic device retention element comprising two or more retention loops, wherein
• the two or more retention loops comprise flexible material, and
• each retention loop of the two or more retention loops is configured to stretch over and secure a portion of a personal electronic device;
• and
• a retention strap configured to releasably connect the retention apparatus to an exterior shell of the protective device;
• wherein the retention apparatus is configured to replaceably receive the personal electronic device during connection of the retention strap to the exterior shell of the protective device.

A method for retaining a personal electronic device within a protective device during activity, the method comprising:

• connecting a strap to a personal electronic device retention element, wherein the personal electronic device retention element comprises two or more flexible loops;
• feeding the strap from an interior of the protective device through an exterior shell of the protective device;
• tightening the strap and locking a first strap end and a second strap end in place against the exterior shell of the protective device, thereby securing the personal electronic device retention element within a personal electronic device receptacle region internal of the interior of the protective device;
• securing the personal electronic device to the personal electronic device retention element via at least two of the two or more flexible loops;
• and
• executing a software application upon the personal electronic device, wherein the software application comprises instructions that, when executed, provide an enhanced experience involving physical activity with the protective device.