Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Scudder, Joseph
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Communication
Abstract
This paper aims to introduce and educate the reader about the sport of synchronized skating. This capstone goes into detail concerning the aspects of the sport itself, the history, the culture, and the impacts on current and former athletes. This research is accomplished with primary sources from interviews with athletes themselves, as well as secondary research from other skating sources. The goal of this paper is to educate readers on the sport, and to spark an interest in a growing discipline of figure skating. A DVD is included with four different videos to demonstrate the different skating elements and to highlight significant competitive programs from recent years. In order, the DVD first includes a demonstration video from the USFSA. The second video is of the 2011 World Synchronized Skating Champions, the Rockettes from Finland. Following is the 2010 World Synchronized Skating Championship, the Haydenettes, bronze medalists from the U.S. Lastly is Chicago Jazz, the first U.S. Junior team to medal at the 2006 Junior World Synchronized Skating Challenge Cup.
Recommended Citation
Florino, Gina, "Synchronized Skating: A Look into the Sport, Culture, and Impacts on Current and Former Athletes" (2011). Honors Capstones. 1076.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1076
Extent
26 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
