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Children's skiing

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Abstract

The aim of this e-learning publication is teaching downhill and cross-country skiing of pre-school and younger age school children (3-10 years). Training exercises are divided into several groups and are arranged according to pedagogical and didactic principles of motor skills learning.

Each group of exercises consists of different exercises aimed at practicing chosen skiing skills. Exercises are verbally described and accompanied by videos.

There are also tips for choosing a suitable terrain for learning the skills and equipment which can help to make the process of learning more fun for children. Didactic methods of teaching skiing are complemented by theoretical chapters on anatomical, physiological, pedagogical, psychological and didactic aspects of chosen age groups.