In order to have a deep understanding of the research status of freestyle skiing in China, this paper uses 340 Chinese literatures collected in CNKI database from 1991 to 2021 as the data source and uses CiteSpace (5.8.R3) software for visual analysis to draw the knowledge map of freestyle skiing research in China, and describes and analyzes the research subjects The results show that: (1) the literatures in the research field of freestyle skiing with a high number of publications have obvious practical orientation. The core authors in this research field are stable and Ge Bingzhu has the greatest contribution and academic influence. Shenyang institute of physical education is the core institution in this research field. (2) Theoretical research of freestyle skiing, technical movements of freestyle skiing, analysis and preparation of freestyle skiing events and physical training of freestyle skiing are the research topics in this field; (3) The research on freestyle skiing has undergone three stages of evolution, and now it focuses on the physical training of aerial skills, especially the research on muscle strength and balance ability of lower limbs. Research prospects: to improve the scientific level of research and maintain the dominant position of China’s freestyle skiing aerials; Expand the research field, accelerate the popularization and promotion of this sport; To carry out the research on the big jump and other difficult skill groups to improve the overall strength of freestyle skiing in China.