The Science of Figure Skating

The Science of Figure Skating
Author: Jason D. Vescovi
Publisher: Routledge
Total 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.

Figure Skating's Greatest Stars

Figure Skating's Greatest Stars
Author: Steve Milton
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-09-25
Genre: Figure skaters
ISBN: 9781554073245

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the best athletes from this widly popular sport.

The Language of Coaching

The Language of Coaching
Author: Nick Winkelman
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2020
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1492567361

The Language of Coaching examines how instruction, feedback, and cueing can have a significant impact on training and performance outcomes. The book offers a comprehensive collection of cueing frameworks to help coaches better communicate with athletes in any sport.

The Complete Book of Figure Skating

The Complete Book of Figure Skating
Author: Carole Shulman
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780736035484

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.

Do You Really Want to Skate on Thin Ice?

Do You Really Want to Skate on Thin Ice?
Author: Daniel D. Maurer
Publisher: Adventures in Science
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2016-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781607539582

Two children go ice skating, fall through thin ice, and once they are safely home, they learn more about how matter changes state from solid to liquid to gas. Includes two hands-on experiments and further resources.

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Author: Joan Ryan
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0307828557

A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.

Little Stars Ice Skating

Little Stars Ice Skating
Author: Taylor Farley
Publisher: Little Stars
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781427129994

If you think you might like skating, this book covers the basics on clothing, rules, and beginner skills for skating on ice.

Patterns on Black Ice

Patterns on Black Ice
Author: Louise Vacca Dawe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2019-02-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781798213322

A new technical book which teaches you about figures from a technical, historical and philosophical perspective. Also includes, foreword by World Class Canadian skater Elvis Stojko, and skate sharpening advice from Olympic Canadian speed skater Patrick Kelly.

Figure Skating

Figure Skating
Author: Joseph Gustaitis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Figure skating
ISBN: 9780778740414

Introduces the figure skating events at the Winter Olympics, including how they are judged and world records and trivia about the sports.

Ice Dance

Ice Dance
Author: Kent Castle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781491801796

A woman with an obsession, a man with a weakness, a girl with a dream. This contemporary romance novel series develops around a mother/daughter/young man romantic triangle. The story traces the figure skating career of a Houston pairs team from their rocky startup, working their way up the competition ladder all the way to the Olympics. It depicts the effort and sacrifice that go into, and the agony and ecstasy that emerge from top-level figure skating competition. It contrasts the lifestyle and attitudes of a wealthy family with those of a young middle-class bachelor working his way through graduate school. The quest for a gold medal requires dedication, sacrifice, and resiliance. It is complicated by teenage pique, unspoken desires, emotional demands, and unfair competition. This first book in the series covers the rocky startup and early development of the pairs skating team. Accurate in its treatment of the sport of figure skating, it shows what determined competitors must be willing to do to survive the competition, both on and off the ice. "Passions flare both on and off the ice." "An enjoyable romance on ice. A consistently entertaining work of steamy fun." "Readers who enjoy a fun, light romance will get everything they hope for." "The well-written skating scenes are precise and accurate. Castle knows his way around a rink." - Kirkus review. "Titillating melodrama takes to the ice rink in this story of ambition and exploitation with a vividly portrayed setting." "Kent Castle's well-researched novel explores more than the petty fights that fill the air with tension. Castle relies on his extensive knowledge of figure skating to create a glitzy, exciting setting." "Seduction mingles with humor in riveting scenes between Dean Steele, the experienced skater, and Millie, the mother of the aspiring young skater. They interact, adding a sexual charge by getting physical with each other. Their relationship is titillating" "This down-and-dirty view of competitive ice skating edges into a shock-worthy presentation that ranks high in entertainment value. It is likely an enjoyable tale for fans of this popular sport." - Clarion review. "The pace is fast and keeps the reader engaged. The plot is logical." "This is an adult book with explicit sexual content." - Blueink review.