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Question 01

12 points

Match each description to the correct Meta-Skill. Drag each chip into the Meta-Skill zone it belongs to. Each zone may receive more than one chip.

There are four Meta-Skills and ten descriptions covering what each means, an example exercise, and how it appears during skating. At least one chip must be placed in each zone to complete this question.

Guidance

Read each chip and decide which of the four Meta-Skills it is describing — whether that's what the skill means, an exercise that demonstrates it, or how it looks during skating. Drag chips between zones freely if you change your mind.

Descriptions — drag each chip into the correct Meta-Skill zone below

Maintaining equilibrium and body alignment over the skates.

Staying stable while moving, gliding, or standing on skates.

Skating forward in roller skates.

Controlling the angle of the wheels relative to the ground to influence direction and grip.

Leaning and using inside/outside edges to carve turns.

Changing direction by turning a corner.

Creating and controlling rotation around the body's central axis.

Turning, pivoting, and rotational manoeuvres.

Spinning.

Managing forces through the skates and shifting body weight appropriately.

Applying pressure to create friction for stopping and transferring weight between feet for control.

Plow stop.

Balance & Stance Maintaining equilibrium and alignment over the skates

Drop chips here

Edging Controlling wheel angle to influence direction and grip

Drop chips here

Rotary Motion Creating and controlling rotation around the body's axis

Drop chips here

Pressure Application & Weight Transfer Managing forces and shifting weight through the skates

Drop chips here

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Question 02

1 point

Read the movement breakdown below carefully. What Meta-Skill is being described? Movement Breakdown

1. Initial Momentum — Skater is moving forward with both skates parallel. Body weight is balanced over the skates. Momentum carries the skater forward.

2. Create Lateral Friction — Heels move apart and toes move inward to form a "V" shape. Wheels begin to push sideways against the skating surface. Friction increases as the wheels resist sideways movement.

3. Apply Pressure — Knees bend and body weight lowers. Pressure is applied through both feet into the surface. Increased force creates greater friction.

4. Weight Transfer and Deceleration — Weight remains centred and evenly distributed between both skates. Forward momentum decreases as friction opposes movement. Speed gradually reduces.

5. Stop — Friction overcomes momentum. The skater comes to a controlled stop while maintaining balance.

Teaching Points: 1) Bend the knees and keep the body low. 2) Push the heels apart and turn the toes inward. 3) Apply even pressure through both feet while keeping weight centred.

Look at steps 3 and 4 closely — the key actions described involve applying force through the feet and distributing body weight. Match this to the Meta-Skill whose definition best covers these mechanics.

Guidance

The breakdown describes a technique that uses the body's weight and the force applied through the skates to generate friction and control deceleration. Which Meta-Skill specifically covers managing forces through the skates and shifting body weight? Eliminate answers that relate to rotation, edge control or visual positioning.

A. Balance and Stance B. Edging C. Rotary Motion D. Pressure Application and Weight Transfer

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Question 03

1 point

Which skating movement relies most heavily on edge control as the primary skill?

Think about which movement requires the skater to consciously control the angle of their wheels against the ground to create and maintain a curved path. Eliminate movements that are primarily about pressure, rotation or simple balance.

Guidance

Edge control means leaning onto and controlling the inside or outside edge of the wheel to steer a curved path. Which movement in the list below requires sustained, deliberate edge use to execute a smooth curved trajectory? Consider what actually drives the direction change in each option.

A. Forward stride B. Two-foot glide C. Slalom through cones D. Plow stop E. T-stop F. One-foot balance G. Forward crossover around a corner H. Forward spin

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Question 04

2 points

Answer both questions about the forward swizzle.

Refer to the Forward Swizzle section in Module 7. Think about what physical action actually creates the forward motion in a swizzle, and which Meta-Skill this relates to in terms of producing propulsive force through the skates.

Guidance

For part (a): the swizzle creates forward movement through a specific foot action — think about what the feet do against the floor rather than what the upper body does. For part (b): a learner who can glide has already demonstrated balance. The swizzle requires an additional Meta-Skill that gliding alone does not need — identify which one.

a) What makes a forward swizzle possible?

A. Rotating the shoulders B. Leaning onto the inside edge of one skate C. Pushing the feet outward against the floor D. Looking in the direction of travel

b) A learner can glide but cannot perform a forward swizzle. Which Meta-Skill are they most likely struggling with?

A. Balance and Stance B. Rotary Motion C. Pressure Application and Weight Transfer D. Visual Awareness

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Question 05

3 points

Answer all three questions about the A-frame turn.

Refer to the A-Frame Turn section of Module 7. Think about the purpose of foot position, the mechanical effect of a wider base, and what causes a skater to tip inward rather than turning smoothly.

Guidance

Question 1: why does the A-frame position use a wide foot stance? Think about what a wide base does for the skater's centre of gravity. Question 2: what does a wider base of support actually do to balance during a direction change? Question 3: if a skater tips inward, consider whether the problem is the width of the stance or the angle at which weight is being applied through the skates.

Skating Fundamentals — Level 1