STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Discuss overview of rock climbing

         B.      Practice various footwork and handhold skills and techniques.

         C.      Practice climbing with your feet and eyes.

         D.      Employ techniques for balance, control and fluid movement.

         E.      Discuss the uses of ropes, knots and carabiners.

         F.      Understand and practice the various types of protection systems.

         G.      Differentiate between the various types of setting anchors.

         H.      Demonstrate each type of anchor.

         I.      Practice the basic types of belaying.

         J.      Identify and practice rappelling fundamentals and devices.

         K.      Practice preparing for leading technical climbs.

         L.      Demonstrate leading on the rock.

         M.      Employ safe and ethical climbing techniques and principles.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to rock climbing

         A.      Overview of rock climbing

 II.     Rock climbing skills and techniques

         A.      Footwork skills and techniques

         B.      Handhold skills and techniques

         C.      Total body skills and techniques

         D.      Balance, control, and fluid movement

 III.    Climbing equipment

         A.      Ropes, knots, and carabiners

         B.      Protection system

 IV.     Anchors

 V.      Belays

 VI.     Rappelling

 VII.    The art of leading

         A.      Preparing for leading climbs

         B.      Leading on the rock

 VIII.   Personal safety and responsibility

         A.      Climbing ethics