The Complete Book of Figure Skating - Softcover

Carole Shulman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736035486 ISBN 13: 9780736035484

Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment), 2001

Synopsis

This work provides proven technique instruction for more than 100 skills, presented progressively from beginning to advanced levels of expertise. It contains special training tips and teaching exercises to help skaters understand and master correct technique, plus information on creating and refining programmes, including tips on music, choreography and what judges look for in a programme.

About this title

Review:

"Providing detailed explanations and helpful hints, The Complete Book of Figure Skating is the only book of its kind available and a valuable asset to any skater's library."
Robin Cousins
1980 Olympic gold medalist

"This book is a true outlook on our wonderful sport of figure skating. It's an instructor's guide to every detail and an even better guide for those wanting to understand the technique behind the difficult moves of our sport. A thumbs-up to this great book!"
Elizabeth Manley
1988 Olympic and world silver medalist
U.S. Open Professional champion
Three-time Canadian champion

"Carole Shulman's knowledge is all-inclusive. As the PSA executive director, she has supervised all the aspects of coaching figure skating. I cannot think of a finer or more qualified person to write this book."
Frank Carroll
Coach of 4-time world champion Michelle Kwan
United States Olympic Committee 1997 National Coach of the Year

"Carole Shulman has filled a void with a very comprehensive book on all aspects of figure skating. Now we have a textbook for the 21st century"
Ron E. Ludington
Director of Ice Skating Science Development Center
World and Olympic figure skating coach

About the Author:

A former elite competitive skater and a Master PSA instructor, Carole Shulman is presently the executive director of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and the editor of The Professional Skater magazine. She also serves as a professional figure skating judge. As an amateur competitor Shulman won gold medals in figures, freestyle, and pairs from the U.S. Figure Skating Association. She holds a master rating in figure skating, freestyle, pairs, and group skating, as well as in program administration and choreography. She is now the master examiner for PSA accreditation exams. Shulman lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her husband David. Her favorite leisure activities are downhill skiing, boating, and ballroom dancing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0736035486
• ISBN 13: 9780736035484
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240