Figure Skating Basics - Disciplines, Programs, & Elements

Watch this video for an overview of the different disciplines, programs, and elements in figure skating with a focus on the 2026 Olympic Games.

For a breakdown of the scoring system, check out my other video: https://youtu.be/BE1leQgHlBo

ISU technical handbooks and other useful documents with more information (up-to-date as of February 2026)
Single and Pair Skating: https://www.isu.org/figure-skating-rules/?tab=Handbooks%20Single%20%26%20Pair%20Skating
Ice Dance: https://www.isu.org/figure-skating-rules/?tab=Handbooks%20Ice%20Dance

Pictures by
(1) Pavel Danilyuk https://www.pexels.com/hu-hu/foto/megfazas-hideg-ho-szemely-6539380/
(2) NKSara: https://www.tumblr.com/nksara

Видео Figure Skating Basics - Disciplines, Programs, & Elements канала Flora Howell