Figure Skating

Author : Jean Riley Senft
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781553656579

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Triumph on Ice by Jean Riley Senft Pdf

When Olympic figure skating judge Jean Senft blew the whistle on vote trading at the 1998 Nagano Winter Games, she opened the door to an entirely new way of judging. This system, which was developed and adopted following the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, is driving the sport in new directions. As skaters are pushed to explore ever-more difficult and dramatic ways of scoring points, they are changing the very nature of figure skating. In Triumph on Ice, Senft describes in detail how that new system has lead to this new type of skating, which was so thrillingly on display at the 2010 Olympics. Se.

Author : Carole Shulman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736035486

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The Complete Book of Figure Skating by Carole Shulman Pdf

The executive director of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) provides proven technique instruction for more than 100 skills, presenting them progressively from beginning to advanced levels of expertise. 170 photos.

Author : Joan Freese
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822539349

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Play-By-Play Figure Skating by Joan Freese Pdf

Introduces the history, equipment, jumps, spins, and competitions of the sport of figure skating.

Author : Kate Calder
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778701654

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Figure Skating in Action by Kate Calder Pdf

Introduces the techniques and equipment of figure skating, as well as ice dancing, pair skating, and synchronized skating.

Author : Jen Jones
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 075651679X

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Figure Skating for Fun! by Jen Jones Pdf

Discusses the sport of figure skating, the equipment used, safety issues, and competitions.

Author : James R. Hines
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780810870857

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Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating by James R. Hines Pdf

Figure skating is the most popular televised sport at the Olympic Winter Games and is the oldest of the winter sports, having first been contested at the Games of the fourth Olympiad in London in 1908. No other sport creates such a perfect balance between athleticism and artistry, and the athletes—many of them household names like Oksana Baiul, Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan, Evan Lysacek, Katarina Witt, and Kristi Yamaguchi—spend years in training to make it look effortless. The Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating relates the history of the sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, appendixes, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on hundreds of skaters, past and present, but also on skating countries, governing bodies, skating disciplines, technical elements, skating styles, and many other subjects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of figure skating.

Author : Karin Künzle-Watson,Stephen J. DeArmond
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Figure skating
ISBN : 0873226690

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Ice Skating by Karin Künzle-Watson,Stephen J. DeArmond Pdf

Now there's a masterfully written guide that shows beginning and recreational skaters the fundamental skills of ice skating. In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin K "nzle-Watson--nine-time Swiss National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating's best instructors--shares with readers the steps that she and many of her students learned on their way to becoming elite competitive skaters. Most instruction books available on ice skating tend to focus on advanced jumps or spins, assuming the reader will learn the basics through professional instruction. Ice Skating: Steps to Success, however, covers fundamental skills in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book includes 11 steps (chapters) that progress from basic to intermediate skills. It features over 300 illustrations that make it possible to learn proper form and technique. Readers will learn how to: - attain the posture and control required for basic skills; - use standard methods of gaining forward and backward speed; - execute four different methods of stopping; - fall properly and get up easily; - change direction without loss of control; and - control the skate edges in order to prepare for advanced maneuvers, including jumps, spins, and footwork. With Ice Skating: Steps to Success, beginning and recreational skaters will develop a solid foundation of skills to help them gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy the sport more.

Author : Christie Sausa
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614236160

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Lake Placid Figure Skating by Christie Sausa Pdf

Figure skating has always had an important home in Lake Placid. Early on, the Sno Birds popularized this summer retreat, and Melville and Godfrey Dewey won the campaign for the 1932 Winter Olympics. The Skating Club of Lake Placid was formed, and after 1932, famous skaters trained here with legendary coach Gus Lussi. When Lake Placid again hosted the Olympics in 1980, skating dominated, with state-of-the-art facilities that have continued to be used by stars like Dorothy Hamill and Sarah Hughes, and helped give rise to Scott Hamilton's Stars on Ice. For more than one hundred years, the Lake Placid community has worked together to support figure skating and skaters in this quiet Adirondack village. Local expert Christie Sausa tells this exciting story.

Author : James R Hines
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252097041

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Figure Skating in the Formative Years by James R Hines Pdf

Once a winter pastime for socializing and courtship, skating evolved into the wildly popular competitive sport of figure skating, one of the few athletic arenas where female athletes hold a public profile--and earning power--equal to that of men. Renowned sports historian James R. Hines chronicles figure skating's rise from its earliest days through its head-turning debut at the 1908 Olympics and its breakthrough as entertainment in the 1930s. Hines credits figure skating's explosive expansion to an ever-increasing number of women who had become proficient skaters and wanted to compete, not just in singles but with partners as well. Matters reached a turning point when British skater Madge Syers entered the otherwise-male 1902 World Championship held in London and finished second. Called skating's first feminist, Syers led a wave of women who made significant contributions to figure skating and helped turn it into today's star-making showcase at every Winter Olympics. Packed with stories and hard-to-find details, Figure Skating in the Formative Years tells the early history of a sport loved and followed by fans around the world.

Author : Brenda Sneathen Mattox
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486430464

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Figure Skating Coloring Book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox Pdf

Skaters at all levels of expertise, arrayed in eye-catching costumes, demonstrate a variety of moves — from a trio of engaging youngsters in fur-trimmed hats and coats to lovely young women in sequined outfits doing spins, glides, and other classic maneuvers. Great coloring fun for children five and up. 29 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Jason D. Vescovi,Jaci L. VanHeest
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781315387727

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The Science of Figure Skating by Jason D. Vescovi,Jaci L. VanHeest Pdf

The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes alike. Drawing on cutting-edge research and featuring contributions from leading academics and practitioners, the book covers key topics of health, training and high performance in figure skating, including: Physiological demands Nutrition and hydration Training methods Psychology and mental performance Novel issues relating to performance such as travel and jet lag Technological innovation Effectively and succinctly applying theory to practice, The Science of Figure Skating is a valuable resource on integrating sport science concepts into training and performance. It is essential reading for any applied sport science student or researcher with an interest in winter sports, and coaches, sport science officers, nutritionists or clinicians involved in figure skating.

Author : Chros McDougall
Publisher : Norwood House Press
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781599533896

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Girls Play to Win Figure Skating by Chros McDougall Pdf

Double axel, triple toe - you've got all the right moves. Ever since Sonja Henie took the ice in 1924, women figure skaters have captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers around the world. Although this beloved sport is graceful and artistic, don't be fooled - figure skaters are intense, strong athletes. So lace up and get on the ice! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice

Author : Witham T. Maxwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Skating
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2NE6

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A System of Figure-skating by Witham T. Maxwell Pdf

Author : H. E. Vandervell,T. Maxwell Witham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Skating
ISBN : UIUC:30112038039399

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A System of Figure-skating by H. E. Vandervell,T. Maxwell Witham Pdf

Author : Garrett Lucash
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781000685015

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A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching by Garrett Lucash Pdf

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities, and capacities. Accordingly, an athlete’s competitive success lies in the practitioner’s ability to adapt programming to the unique needs of each athlete and to facilitate the athlete-environment relationship. A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching applies contemporary motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices to figure skating. The book encourages coaches to think about why they coach, the athletes they want to support, and the goals they want their program to achieve. It informs coaches how to transform these core considerations into the driving inspiration for their daily coaching practices including assessment methods, the coach-athlete relationship, practice structure, competition preparation, and conceptions of technique. The lessons here are founded on the constraints-led approach. They are personal, yet broadly inclusive to the global sports programming market. The book is written through a ‘conversive’ voice and is accessible to a broad audience interested in athlete development and programming such as coaches, athletes and parents. At the same time, academics and students in the areas of sport coaching, biomechanics, motor skill acquisition, strength and conditioning, and related disciplines will find interest in the insights provided from this underrepresented niche in sports.