Ice Skating (Figure Skating) 101: A Lifelong Fitness Activity!

Ice skating, also called figure skating, can be categorized as a lifetime fitness endeavor. Figure skating has many benefits that allow skaters opportunities to learn and understand motor skill movement and patterns on the ice. The purpose of this article is to share best practices when teaching the fundamentals of figure skating. Included in these best practices are recommendations and tips for the coach, physical educator and figure skating enthusiast regarding figure skating safety, curriculum, planning and assessment. These ice skating basics can be shared with individuals of all ages, levels and learning needs to maximize student learning, time on ask and increase student interest and enjoyment levels. To reiterate, figure skating can be categorized as a lifetime leisure activity to be enjoyed by individuals, families and friends throughout the years.