SKATING BODY SYSTEMSBy: Alexandra Mercurio

SKELETAL SYSTEM • The skeletal system creates framework for your body.  Without bones you

wouldn’t be able to do moves. Exercise keeps your bones healthy so skating benefits the bones

MUSCULAR SYSTEM• Muscles mostly used in skating: • Abs: When you land you are using abs to push yourself forward because

of the force put on them (they are then being trained). And to keep your body up.

• Quads: When stroking and pushing your quads will be used and put force upon.

• Core: To hold your back up and do spirals you need to hold your core.• You need to stretch so you don’t pull a muscle

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM• Your heart pumps blood to your veins and throughout your body every

second. Your heartbeat may beat faster because of physical activity.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM• The respiratory system is a system in the body that takes in oxygen and

replaces it with carbon dioxide when you breathe. So during a activity such as skating you may breathe a bit heavier out of exercise, then your respiratory system will be used.

NERVOUS SYSTEM• Your nerves enable you to feel a movement of any jump, spin, or a other

move. So therefore you can know if your position is incorrect or fine. This system also helps you be able to sense pain if you get injured, or fall.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM• There are some foods that will help you, junk food is definitely not one of

them as it doesn’t help your body.• Some foods that will help: almonds, milk, almond milk, eggs, toast,

oranges, sardines., and soup.

IMMUNE SYSTEM• If you are sick it will effect your performance, so take steps to keep

healthy. Because your skating will be better if you have good health.

SITES USED• http://hes.ucfsd.org/gclaypo/skelweb/skel01.html#help• https://answers.yahoo.com/• http://figureskating.about.com/od/figureskatingparents/qt/diet.htm