-awareness of intrinsic vs. extrinsic rewards
-awareness of a periodized approach to training
-build musical and movement appreciation
-awareness of postural, facial and social gesture
-introduce mental training
-develop emotional control including activation and self-control
-develop attentional control including concentration and recovering from a loss in concentration
-develop a Pre-competition plan and Competitive strategy
-develop an awareness of the Ideal Performance State
-cope with fatigue
-experience and develop effective communication
-improve time management
-understand basic anatomy
-awareness of bio-mechanical principles
-differentiating aesthetic and technical corrections
-develop an interest in long-term participation in sports
Goals for the Body
-address specific physical limitations: flexibility, strength (age-dependent), nutrition (parents)
-sensory awareness including kinaesthetic sense
-incorporate imagery in physical training
-manipulate forces
-use stage space
-develop clarity
-recognize rhythmic patterns in music and express rhythmic patterns in movement
Goals for the Spirit
-increase self-reliance, self-evaluation, self-respect, self-determination, self- awareness, self-control,
self-discipline
-build responsibility
-build independence
THE TRAINING YEARS
Senior/Advanced
3-6 years
-100-450 hours annually for STARSkaters; 300-750 annually for Competitive skaters
-development of the work capacity
-increase volume and intensity
-consolidation of good technique
-improve flexibility, co-ordination, enthusiasm, determination
-develop mental skills
-improve all motor skills
High Performance
1-10 years
500-800 hours annually for Competitive skaters
-achieve highest performance
-perfect motor abilities
-specify volume and intensity
-perfect and master technique and mental skills
-consolidate theory
