Slalom skiing

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/slalom-skiing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the discipline classification?Technical alpine skiing event
2. What is the key physiological demands?High anaerobic capacity, exceptional proprioception, and rapid neuromuscular response
3. How fast can a slalom skier go?A slalom skier can reach speeds up to about 70 km/h, which is about 43 miles per hour.
4. Why are the gates close together in slalom?The gates are close together so skiers must make very quick, short turns. This tests their balance, coordination, and edge control.

Carving: Making clean turns by engaging the ski's sidecut and edges without skidding.
Angulation: The bending of joints (ankles, knees, hips) to increase the edge angle of the skis.
Course Setting: The strategic placement of gates by a course setter to create a challenging and fair race track.