A study of morphological characteristics of the body of young figure skaters in the People’s Republic of China

figure skating basically combines coordination abilities and technical skills, requiring athletes to master both performance and a well-developed artistic culture. This article highlights the importance of figure skaters' physical fitness, which affects the quality of performances: low expressiveness of dance movements can reduce program scores. The study is based on an analysis of the criteria for selecting the physical fitness of figure skaters in China and Russia, as well as the specifics of the training process. The physical fitness indicators of 24 young single skaters from Jilin Province were studied, with an average age of 10.16 ± 0.78 years. Methods of literature analysis, measurements and mathematical statistics were used, which ensured the significance of the presented data on the physical fitness of athletes. The results of the study can be used in optimizing approaches to selecting gifted and talented children, as well as developing an integrated sports training system for young figure skaters in China.

figure skating, athletes, physical characteristics, selection of athletes