Figure Skating
Title | Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | John Misha Petkevich |
Publisher | Sports Illustrated |
Pages | 287 |
Release | 1988-11-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1461664403 |
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
English Figure Skating
Title | English Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Frederic Benson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 1908 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
English Figure Skating
Title | English Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Frederic Benson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 281 |
Release | 1908 |
Genre | Skating |
ISBN |
A Basic Guide to Figure Skating
Title | A Basic Guide to Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | United States Olympic Committee |
Publisher | Gareth Stevens Publishing |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780836831023 |
An introduction to figure skating that provides information on the sport's rules, techniques, equipment, styles, and champions.
English Figure Skating
Title | English Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Frederic Benson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 322 |
Release | 1908 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
The Science of Figure Skating
Title | The Science of Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Jason D. Vescovi |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2018-04-24 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1315387727 |
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.
Inside Figure Skating
Title | Inside Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Alina Sivorinovsky |
Publisher | MetroBooks (NY) |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781586630058 |
Now that skaters can earn money for skating without forfeiting their Olympic eligibility, professional figure skating has become a worldwide phenomenon. Inside Figure Skating takes an in-depth look at this wildly popular sport, with insider profiles of such legends as Brian Boitano, Michelle Kwan, Scott Hamilton, and many, many others, and more than 150 fantastic color photos.