-basic rules of figure skating
-use of the ice for practice
-basic skill technique
-pushing from both edges
Experience:
-deeper involvement
-enjoyment
-awareness and control of movement
-team spirit, harmony, support and co-operation
-performing in front of peers
-reading intention in others
-increasing concentration
Explore:
a) Perception of Movement
-repeating shapes and pathways
-following movement through space
-recognizing steps
-movement combinations
b) Perception of Rhythm
-organic rhythm
-introduction to skating music
c) Articulation
-backbone, hip joint, head, legs and arms
d) Opposition
-legs, arms and torso
Achieve:
-multiple twisting, turning and leaning tasks
-planting and twisting on the toe
-changing the balance point
-pushing the ice
-introductory acceleration and deceleration in the skating and free side
-internal and external rotation of the hip joint
-simple development, control and manipulation of force
