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Study Course Description

Ice Skating

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_095
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Students should develop professional - pedagogical knowledge, the ability to teach skating techniques.

Preliminary Knowledge

Basic knowledge in performing movements on skates is recommended.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students know the methodology of teaching skating and master the skills of teaching skating techniques.

Skills

1.Students knows the methodology of teaching skating movement techniques and knows how to demonstrate them practically.

Competences

1.Students are competent to organize and conduct skating lessons and competitions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Preparation for the practical test of skating techniques. Preparation for the test of skating teaching methodology, safety on the ice.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Techniques are evaluated on a 10-point scale depending on the degree of mastery. Methodological techniques are evaluated on a 10-point scale, which together form the final evaluation in the study course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching straight forward skating. Stance, glide, push, arm and leg interaction. Teaching the safety during the fall. Skating in pairs, triplets.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching straight forward skating. Stance, glide, push, arm and leg interaction. Teaching the safety during the fall. Skating in pairs, triplets.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Step technique, weight transfer, balance on one skate. Change of direction in a slide. Stopping.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Step technique, weight transfer, balance on one skate. Change of direction in a slide. Stopping.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching inline skating backwards. Stance, slide, kick. Leg interaction, weight transfer in back skating. Braking in reverse skating. Forward skating transition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching inline skating backwards. Stance, slide, kick. Leg interaction, weight transfer in back skating. Braking in reverse skating. Forward skating transition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching forward arc skating. Teaching body position sliding on one skate, leg crossing. Kicking technique and leg interaction in figure skating.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching forward arc skating. Teaching body position sliding on one skate, leg crossing. Kicking technique and leg interaction in figure skating.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Braking on the support on both skates, turning the body by 90 degrees. Braking on one skate. Turns in a sliding step, on one skate.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Braking on the support on both skates, turning the body by 90 degrees. Braking on one skate. Turns in a sliding step, on one skate.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of skating techniques under test conditions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of skating techniques under test conditions.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching straight forward skating. Stance, glide, push, arm and leg interaction. Teaching the safety during the fall. Skating in pairs, triplets.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Step technique, weight transfer, balance on one skate. Change of direction in a slide. Stopping.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching inline skating backwards. Stance, slide, kick. Leg interaction, weight transfer in back skating. Braking in reverse skating. Forward skating transition.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching forward arc skating. Teaching body position sliding on one skate, leg crossing. Kicking technique and leg interaction in figure skating.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Braking on the support on both skates, turning the body by 90 degrees. Braking on one skate. Turns in a sliding step, on one skate.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of skating techniques under test conditions.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Jack A.Samuel. ICE SKATING HANDBOOK: A Complete Guide for Skaters of All Levels on Ice Skating: Techniques, Tips, and Training for Beginners, Seniors, and Fitness Enthusiasts. 2024.

2.

Carl Poe. Conditioning for Figure Skating: Off-Ice Techniques for On-Ice Performance. 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)