Section outline

  • Single Lesson: Introduction to Rock Climbing - Google Slides and videos.

    Practical Sessions at Extreme Edge:

    Lesson 1 Practical: - Introduction to Rock Climbing by staff plus only using Self Belay Walls. - Students concentrate on exploring different grades of the walls, their technique and also having fun.  To climb in pairs in order to help guide and support climber.

    Lesson 2 Practical: - Continue to explore Self Belay Walls. Students have an introduction to Bouldering.  The focus continues to be on form and efficiency when climbing.

    Lesson 3&4 Practical: - Continue to explore Self Belay Walls. Students continue with Bouldering.  The focus continues to be on form and efficiency when climbing.

    Lesson 5 Practical: - Students Competition Day.  Different Challenges to complete.

    Hang Test - Students to complete a static hold on the climbing wall.

    Other Tests - Pull up tests, Invisible chair etc.

    Challenge Cards - Students use cards for "Challenge by Choice Activities"

    Learning Intentions
    To learn safety preparations - equipment (harness, carabiners, etc)
    To learn roles, responsibilities & communication of belayer & climber
    To learn to climb wasting least energy, strength and stamina.
    To learn the different methods & styles of recreational & sports climbing

    Success Criteria
    Can work with a climbing buddy to have an enjoyable & safe climb experience
    Can climb a range of basic to intermediate indoor climb routes
    Can explain the grading system of routes and the equipment used 

    We'll discuss:
    - Some rope-work / knots
    - Equipment (eg cams, chocks, belay devices)
    - Meaning of vocabulary used in the sport
    - Skills in climbing (especially to save forearms!)


    See Document for Rock Climbing Cards