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Figure skating has evolved from a rather sedate formal dance like activity to a fast gymnastic
Ability
Men's figure skating Ladies' figure skating Ice dancing Pairs skating Synchronized skating
Dedication
Figure skating is forever making sporting leaps because it constantly offers new challenges, such as higher jumps and more rotations. With their amazing levels of fitness, agility and artistic talent, top skaters strive to be the world's best.
Cost
International figure skating today, with its graceful beauty and creativity, could be described by its audiences as a performing art. However, figure skating has been a competitive sport for over a hundred years. Today competition skaters aim to: Perform as difficult a routine as possible (technical merit). Present the routine so that it looks its best (presentation)
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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