Understanding Edges – Learning Hub

— ROLLER SKATING —

UNDERSTANDING EDGES

A micro learning course to understand what edges are, where to put pressure in roller skates to perform each edge, and how to describe edges using edge notation.

Micro Learning

Beginner Roller Skater

Understand what edges in roller skating are.

Identify where to put pressure in your skates to achieve different edges.

Identify where to put pressure in your skates to achieve deeper or shallower edges.

Learn the names and notations for the different edges.

Identify how to change edges to create a change in direction.

Edges

Understanding how weight distribution changes in skates when we skate forwards and when we want to turn; and understand what edges are.

Inside and Outside Edge

Learn about the two main groups of edges, and how to change your edge depth. Then apply this to forwards and backwards skating.

Describing Edges

Learn how to describe edges and use their abbreviations. Then understand why this is important.

Check Your Understanding

Complete a short quiz to check your understanding.

The online activity is broken into digestible chunks, scaffolding concepts and guiding you through the increasingly complex ideas.

Time: 1 hr (depending on time taken for practical exploration)

Requirements: Access to a device and internet connection.

Included: Fully guided learning journey. Activities to deepen and promote understanding. Instant feedback.

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https://activity.akdesign.co.za/rollerskate/edges/?utm_source=link&utm_campaign=website

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