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Figure Skating

Author : John Misha Petkevich

Publisher : Sports Illustrated

Page : 287 pages

File Size : 25,94 MB

Release : 1988-11-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1461664403

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As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits



Figure Skating Explained

Author : S J Thomas

Publisher : Inspired by Jane, LLC

Page : 60 pages

File Size : 45,18 MB

Release : 2018-02-04

Category :

ISBN : 9781948713016

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Figure skating is one of the most beautiful athletic sports. But watching figure skating can be confusing. How does this new scoring system work? Why did the skater that fell on a jump earn a higher score than the one that didn't? This book will give you the information you need to for watching competitive figure skating.



Artistic Impressions

Author : Mary Louise Adams

Publisher : University of Toronto Press

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 13,49 MB

Release : 2011-02-19

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1442695617

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In contemporary North America, figure skating ranks among the most 'feminine' of sports and few boys take it up for fear of being labelled effeminate or gay. Yet figure skating was once an exclusively male pastime - women did not skate in significant numbers until the late 1800s, at least a century after the founding of the first skating club. Only in the 1930s did figure skating begin to acquire its feminine image. Artistic Impressions is the first history to trace figure skating's striking transformation from gentlemen's art to 'girls' sport. With a focus on masculinity, Mary Louise Adams examines how skating's evolving gender identity has been reflected on the ice and in the media, looking at rules, technique, and style and at ongoing debates about the place of 'art' in sport. Uncovering the little known history of skating, Artistic Impressions shows how ideas about sport, gender, and sexuality have combined to limit the forms of physical expression available to men.



Girls Play to Win Figure Skating

Author : Chros McDougall

Publisher : Norwood House Press

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 16,91 MB

Release : 2010-07-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1599533898

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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



Figure Skating

Author : Jennifer MacKay

Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 11,80 MB

Release : 2012-06-12

Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN : 1420507842

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Book Description

Figure skating, which is the world's most popular winter Olympic sport, is the subject of this volume. Though figure skaters are often known for their theatrical and artistic performances, author Jennifer MacKay outlines for readers the complex physical and biomechanical properties at work in this beautiful and demanding sport. From the development of the indoor ice rink, to the application of Newton's laws of motion, to the psychological challenges faced by many skaters, MacKay explores how these athletes achieve amazing physical accomplishments and perfect their art.



The Science of Figure Skating

Author : Jason D. Vescovi

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 39,79 MB

Release : 2018-04-24

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1315387727

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Book Description

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.



Figure Skating

Author : Claire Throp

Publisher : Raintree

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 39,89 MB

Release : 2013-11-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1406269816

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Though it's graceful and beautiful to watch, don't be fooled. Champion-level figure skaters are some of the strongest, most technically skilled athletes anywhere. Learn about this stylish sport and find out how the pros train! Do you think you have what it takes to give it a try?



Kids' Book of Figure Skating

Author : Rikki Samuels

Publisher : Citadel Press

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 50,27 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780806526010

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Book Description

We all love to watch figure skaters as they glide across the ice and perform amazing spins and jumps. And now, one of the world's premier skaters and teachers has written a clear kid-friendly book for boys and girls of all ages who want to master this popular sport. In this book she breaks down the basics of the sport for any skill level. With helpful drawings and a glossary of important terms this encouraging introduction to figure skating is lively, informative and fun - the perfect guide to making a child's skating dream a reality.



Adult Figure Skating 101

Author : Joy Levy

Publisher :

Page : 107 pages

File Size : 23,53 MB

Release : 2018-02-08

Category :

ISBN : 9781980228530

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Book Description

This is a how-to book for adult figure skaters and for coaches to learn figure skating techniques based on elements from the United Figure Skating Association's adult basic skills program and other advanced moves. It contains helpful tricks and observations that adults will appreciate. From first getting on the ice through jumps and spins, the adult figure skater will have all the knowledge he or she needs to have a great experience on the ice.



Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating

Author : James R. Hines

Publisher : Scarecrow Press

Page : 422 pages

File Size : 47,87 MB

Release : 2011-04-22

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0810870851

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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.