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### Short Program The term **short program** typically refers to the initial segment of several figure skating and synchronized skating competitions. It serves as a qualifying or preliminary round where athletes perform a series of required elements within a specified time limit. #### 1. Figure Skating In International Skating Union (ISU) competitions, the short program is the first of two segments performed. It consists of required elements—such as jumps, spins, and step sequences—that are scored based on technical difficulty and artistic execution. * **Single Skating:** For men and women, the program lasts 2 minutes and 40 seconds (plus or minus 10 seconds). * **Pair Skating:** Focuses on unison and partner-based elements like lifts and throw jumps. * **Synchronized Skating:** A team-based discipline where a group of skaters performs coordinated formations. #### 2. Other Sports * **Artistic Roller Skating:** Similar to figure skating, the short program consists of mandatory technical elements performed to music. * **Gymnastics:** While less common, the term may colloquially refer to compulsory routines or shortened flight patterns in specific disciplines. #### 3. Media and Television * **Short-form Programming:** In broadcasting, this refers to audiovisual content with a duration typically under 20 minutes (e.g., webisodes, pilots, or shorts). * **The Short Program (Manga):** A collection of short stories by the Japanese manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, primarily focusing on themes of romance and high school baseball. #### 4. Education and Business * **Executive Education:** Refers to intensive, non-degree courses (often 2–5 days) designed for professionals to gain specific skills in leadership, management, or technology. * **Computer Science:** May refer to a condensed sequence of code or a script designed to perform a singular, specific task.

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