AY Honors/Skates/Answer Key

Skates

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1

Summarize the history of the creation and development of skates.

2

Describe the safety equipment used in skating.

3

Mention at least three sports in which skates are used.

4

Describe the difference between the following types of skates:

4a

Roller

4b

Traditional

4c

Ice

5

For each of the types of skates mentioned in requirement 4, mention:

5a

Appropriate place for use

5b

At least 3 events in which each type is used

5c

Advantages provided by the model

5d

Disadvantages

6

Know how to complete maintenance on the skates and explain it (choose a type that can be used in your region).

7

Perform the following while skating:

7a

Know how to increase speed

7b

Know how to brake quickly

7c

Skate backwards

7d

Increase speed and glide, squatting for at least 5 meters

7e

Change directions (right and left)

7f

Speed up and jump over an object

7g

Make a 360° turn on one foot

8

Research one of the sports events in requirement 3 and mention the rules, the level of the competences, and the categories and interesting information about the sport.