The Ice Arena is a place for All! A quick look at some of the topics you'll learn about in KIN 104: -Basic skating skills. -How to fall safely. -Size inclusive advice for beginners. -How to distinguish normal adjustments to skating and "common but abnormal" situations including a variety of podiatric and joint issues (e.g. body awareness and self care). -Subdisciplines of figure skating (Skating Skills, Synchronized Skating, Ice Dancing, etc.). -Important historical figures of color including folks like Mabel Fairbanks, Surya Bonaly, and Starr Andrews. -Discussions of the evolution of figure skating rules and the impact of folks from a variety of backgrounds. -Opportunities for social connection! -Group performances to showcase your amazing new talents. -A wealth of resources about physical activity as a health behavior. -Chances to reflect on your growth as a learner in the context of the rest of your busy life.

It's always fun creating content with the goal of highlighting the remarkable achievements of current students and graduates of Toronto Metropolitan University. This project focused on the inspiring journey of TMU’s Hines Sister Skate (Geneva H. & Sonnet Hines) showcasing not just their growing online roller-skating community but also the dedication and hard work behind their success. I am often engaged in the ongoing conversation about how best to create and share video content across multiple platforms. For this project, my goal was not simply to resize the same content for different channels, but to strategically design platform-specific videos from the preproduction phase. Out of the broader concept, I developed two distinct videos, each optimized to enhance audience engagement on Instagram and LinkedIn, delivering unique and immersive experiences tailored to each platform. This project underscores the importance of thinking beyond reformatting and embracing a content strategy that aligns with platform-specific goals and user behaviour. (Also, they're both just really cool videos highlighting cool people, so aside from my dorky thoughts- a fun watch overall)! Each video stands on its own as a compelling, engaging, and inspirational piece. I’m grateful to the Hines Sisters and Toronto Metropolitan University for the opportunity to help tell their story! (Huge props to the team on this one: Lindsey Craig, Kelley Doris, Rachel Powell, Nicole Ireland & Madison Comfort) If you want to check out the social version, here's the link: https://lnkd.in/g52M5TuP

Do you like sportsball* but also a have a thing for bicycles? Bike Polo promises an exhilarating and entertaining experience. Whether you're up for participating or simply spectating, be prepared to witness an adrenaline-fueled event that will keep you on the edge of your seat. For a better understanding of this incredible sport, go to the first comment below. https://lnkd.in/gHqQ3_zk *sportsball = sports that involve a ball, i.e. football, basketball, baseball, etc.

🚀 Unlocking Performance: The Rise of Science in Figure Skating Coaching In the dynamic world of figure skating, where precision meets artistry, a new player has emerged on the ice – science. Gone are the days of relying solely on intuition and experience; today, coaches are turning to scientific principles to elevate their athletes' performance to new heights. Join us now!

What do the names Michelle Kwan, Brian Orser, Tonya Harding, and Elvis Stojko have in common? That’s right, they are all figure skaters from the 80s and 90s. In this episode, Jamie and Milo are joined by Ryan Stevens, author of the upcoming book “Sequins, Scandals & Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s” to discuss those names and more, as they revisit the golden era of figure skating. https://lnkd.in/gaRvJ7gd

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, with more than 36.5 million players, or “picklers."). Hundreds of newbies each month are picking up oversized ping-pong racquets, throwing on shorts and t-shirts, and facing off on pickleball courts sprouting forth like spring crocuses — whether at neighborhood swim and tennis clubs, dedicated pickleball facilities, or public parks. But players take note: Pickleball injury data show injuries tied to the sport among players 60 and older have been rapidly increasing for years, becoming an “important cause of injury” for seniors. ➡️ Tips for pickleball safety: https://lnkd.in/e8qcCpa8 #emoryuniversity #emory #pickleball #sportsmedicine

Friday Fun Fact: Pickleball Anyone? Court tennis was the first paddle-and-ball game in the world. Henry VIII, one of the sport’s earliest and most fervent fans, erected the first pavilion at Hampton Court Palace, some 12 miles southwest of London, around 1527. It soon grew popular in France as well. By the late 16th century, the sport had spread across Europe and become a ubiquitous obsession: By 1596 Paris alone boasted more than 250 court tennis courts.   Today, an offshoot of the tennis family tree is the immensely fashionable game of pickleball that is now the fastest-growing sport in the United States..   It’s amazing growth in popularity is in large part due to aging boomers who no longer have the endurance or interest in the much more demanding sport of tennis. Also, existing tennis courts are easily redeployed into four pickleball courts and the required gear is not expensive. In short, an effective use of resources and ease of entry for the player.   Pickleball courts can pop up anywhere—backyards, parking lots, driveways—and perhaps soon the Olympics? With break-dancing, surfing, and skateboarding all included in the 2024 Paris Olympics, pickleball might not be far behind. This 4-minute video from the CBS “Sunday Morning” explores the surprising origins of this sport (including the origin of its name), https://lnkd.in/g5vAxKX8

Differences in external load among indoor and beach volleyball players during elite matches... There is a study in which we, together with Mikuláš Hank, searched for relationships between variables in external load between beach and indoor volleyball between different positions in the team. We see the benefit of this study especially for coaches, fitness specialists and researchers to optimize training and achieve a higher degree of training regulation. https://lnkd.in/eE6RsykU

Running towards victory, leaping over challenges, and scoring big on Sports Day! 🏆🌟 #ChampionsOfTomorrow #SchoolNameSportsDay . . . . #reels #trendingreels #sportsday #sportsdayreels #trendingsportsdayreels #pinnaclepublicschool