Figure skating as a sport is a competition in performing on the ice ground complex combinations of jumps, rotations, drawings of geometric figures (use of these elements is more characteristic of single skating), partner support (in pair skating), dance moves. At the heart of the influence of figure skating on the human body is the development of motor qualities, the increase in the strength of various muscle groups, the formation of speed, dexterity, endurance and flexibility. In addition, with the systematic attendance of training in figure skating, the sensory systems of our body improve. The fact is that in the course of ice skating on an ice platform an athlete is forced to perform numerous accelerations and decelerations, rotations, slopes, to precisely observe the equilibrium in a small area of support. All these movements contribute to improving the accuracy of the analysis of the position and movement of the body in space, favorably affect the development of the human vestibular apparatus.
The basis of health and general strengthening effect of figure skating on the body is an increase in the musculo-articular and tactile sensitivity. Skating people increase the accuracy of the eye, improve the ability of complex perception and processing of information obtained from various sensory systems, and as a result, the control of body movements becomes more rapid and coordinated.
Physical loads, obtained in training in figure skating on skates, are the basis for the formation of a beautiful and attractive figure. Women, engaged in this sport, are characterized by a proportional physique, slenderness, correct posture, elegant gait, dexterity, precision and graceful movements.
Self-employment in figure skating is available at almost any age. In many cities in winter open open ice areas and skating rinks operate, where everyone can practice in the virtuosic performance of various elements of figure skating. And to visit such ice fields it is not necessary to buy skates in specialized sports shops. As a rule, in the neighborhood of the ice rinks, rental points are often located in which anyone can take an ice skate for an hour or two and "cut circles" on ice. True, we should not forget that with careless behavior on a slippery ice ground you can get serious bruises when falling. Therefore, beginners in the first training should never be overclocked and try to perform such complex elements of figure skating as jumping or spinning - such movements can only be carried out by well-trained professional athletes who have the necessary motor skills.
An important element of figure skating is the musical accompaniment accompanying the implementation of movements on the ice and giving this sport a unique elegance.
Thus, as the basics of figure skating, we can note not only the physical perfection of the person and the improvement of the organism with the received loads, but also the aesthetic education of the person in the process of preparing and performing on the ice platform the numbers of the compulsory and free program.