Millie Nowell Assignment 2
Training for Skill and Physical related fitness
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FIGURE-SKATING
training
HANDBOOK
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, CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction
Strength Training
Aerobic Training
Flexibility Training
Speed and Agility Training
Balance and
Proprioception
Power and Reaction Time
INTRODUCTION
Who is this handbook for?
This handbook is designed for figure skaters willing to undertake
training to improve their overall fitness. This will aid them to have a
better performance whilst competing.
, What is included in this handbook?
This easy-to-follow handbook is a simplified version of everything you
need to know when training as a figure skater. It includes each type
of training, what it consists of, and the benefits which will help
develop your understanding of what you are training and the correct
structure of your sessions.
STRENGTH TRAINING Strength is the ability of a
muscle to apply force and
overcome resistance, or
Why does a figure skater require strength? the amount of force a
muscle can exert under
It is vital for figure skaters to train and
pressure. This depends
improve their strength as lots is required in on the size of the muscle.
both their legs and core in order to be able to
perform various skills with control. Strength also assists with explosive
Training for Skill and Physical related fitness
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FIGURE-SKATING
training
HANDBOOK
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
, CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction
Strength Training
Aerobic Training
Flexibility Training
Speed and Agility Training
Balance and
Proprioception
Power and Reaction Time
INTRODUCTION
Who is this handbook for?
This handbook is designed for figure skaters willing to undertake
training to improve their overall fitness. This will aid them to have a
better performance whilst competing.
, What is included in this handbook?
This easy-to-follow handbook is a simplified version of everything you
need to know when training as a figure skater. It includes each type
of training, what it consists of, and the benefits which will help
develop your understanding of what you are training and the correct
structure of your sessions.
STRENGTH TRAINING Strength is the ability of a
muscle to apply force and
overcome resistance, or
Why does a figure skater require strength? the amount of force a
muscle can exert under
It is vital for figure skaters to train and
pressure. This depends
improve their strength as lots is required in on the size of the muscle.
both their legs and core in order to be able to
perform various skills with control. Strength also assists with explosive
