Figure Skating Explained

Author : John Misha Petkevich
Publisher : Sports Illustrated
ISBN 13 : 1461664403
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figure Skating written by John Misha Petkevich and published by Sports Illustrated. This book was released on 1988-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : S J Thomas
Publisher : Inspired by Jane, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781948713016
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figure Skating Explained written by S J Thomas and published by Inspired by Jane, LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Mary Louise Adams
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442695617
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artistic Impressions written by Mary Louise Adams and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2011-02-19 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : James R. Hines
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810870851
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating written by James R. Hines and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Jason D. Vescovi
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315387727
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Science of Figure Skating written by Jason D. Vescovi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Claire Throp
Publisher : Raintree
ISBN 13 : 1406269816
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figure Skating written by Claire Throp and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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?

Author : Jennifer MacKay
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1420507842
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figure Skating written by Jennifer MacKay and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Carole Shulman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736035484
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Figure Skating written by Carole Shulman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Chros McDougall
Publisher : Norwood House Press
ISBN 13 : 1599533898
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Girls Play to Win Figure Skating written by Chros McDougall and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Joy Levy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781980228530
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Figure Skating 101 written by Joy Levy and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.