Physiology Fitness Evaluation High Altitude Ex. Subscribe to our newsletter. D ownhill skiing poses several sports medicine challenges to both the recreational and the expert skier. Typically a seasonal sport, most skiers come to the slopes after months away.
Skiing requires multi-dimensional athletic abilities including technical and physical skills.
The skier is forced to conquer the laws of force and motion with precise control of their body while performing the act of sliding down the slope. Strength and balance are essential skills for the skier. Muscular strength improves the skier's ability to relax and still maintain control, and to handle the quick adjustments needed on uneven terrain. Total body muscular strength is significantly important for skiers. The act of downhill skiing includes all the major muscle groups of the body.