FUNdamentals of Climbing 1: Movement

This first workshop looks at the very basics of climbing, focusing on balance and movement and the key principles of the sport.

The main topics covered are:

• The theory of Long Term Participant Development (LTPD) that underpins coaching
• The differences between calendar age and training age and differences in boys' and girls' physical and emotional development 
• The key principles of agility, balance and coordination
• What is centre of gravity and weight transfer?
• Economy of movement
• Different footholds and handholds and their specific uses
• Warming-up techniques and some basic climbing games