Learning Skiing

by Barth, Katrin

• ISBN13: 9781841261546
• ISBN10: 1841261548
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport

Summary

This book is written for children just beginning to ski, and of course theirarents, anxious to support their child's enthusiasm. The little snowman andis friend, the tiger Skitty, offer comprehensible and humorous guidance forhildren's first attempts on skis, to successfully skiing downhill. A numberf exercises safely lead to success one step at a time. In addition thehildren learn interesting facts about winter sports, snow, equipment, aealthy lifestyle, and safety precautions. The many opportunities forolouring in, checking off, and filling out motivate and inspire children toecome actively involved.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How to Use the Book	7	(4)
Dear Beginning Skier	11	(4)
Tips from the authors; Little Snowman and his friend, the white baby tiger ``Skitty,'' introduce themselves
Skiing - Then and Now	15	(4)
Interesting facts about the history of skiing, the skiers association, clubs, types of ski sports
Hello, Benjamin and Carrie	19	(4)
A conversation with two children who already know how to ski
No Pain, No Gain	23	(4)
Success through practice, goals
Snow	27	(10)
How snow forms, snow crystals, types of snow, winter diary, significance to the skier, winter games
A Skier's Equipment	37	(10)
Clothing, special gear, equipment care, checklist
First Experiences on Skis	47	(12)
Habituation exercises on level ground, types of locomotion, games, getting up after falling down
On the Mountain	59	(20)
Climbing up, riding the lift, schussing, exercises and games, slowing down and stopping, parental aid
Making Turns	79	(26)
Plow turns, fall line, skiing at an angle, sliding sideways, leg rotation, parallel turns, exercises
Keeping Things Straight	105	(8)
A skier's rules of conduct, nature and environmental conservation, beware of snow cats
Fit and Healthy	113	(6)
Proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle, warming up
Skitty Test	119	(4)
Requirements for the ``Youngster Test,'' other Skitty tests
Solutions	123	(4)
Solutions and answers to puzzles and brain teasers
Let's Talk	127	(7)
What is the right way? Dear parents, dear ski instructor
Photo & Illustration Credits	134