Climbing lessons in English

Climbing lessons on a climbing wall on the beginner and lower intermediate level.

Students will:

– learn the fundamentals of safe climbing, safety rules and climbing protection

– get acquainted with the basic climbing equipment and how to use it

– acquire basic climbing techniques

– enhance physical fitness (strength, agility, stretching, endurance and feeling of balance).

Each class begins with a general and special warm-up.

Students will:

– get acquainted with the basic climbing equipment (rope, harness, carabiners, belay devices, quickdraws) and how to use it

– learn top roping and lead climbing, clipping techniques and a method of locking off a belay device

– learn to use footholds and handholds, frontal and twisted position techniques (three points of contact, mantling, sidecling, two points of contact – flagging, anchoring) and static and dynamic movements, as well as reaching rest positions

– learn to climb different rock formations (slabs, corners, cracks, overhangs, roofs)

– acquire general knowledge about climbing rules and further opportunities for training and perfection of climbing skills

– optionally, students can also get acquainted with controlled descent on a rope (rappel).

Students:

- will acquire the general knowledge of the human body and its functioning;

- will be able to exercise safely;

- will learn how to work in a team;

- will understand the need to stay fit in order to remain healthy;

- will be able to use sports equipment correctly;

- will develop special motor skills under the guidance of the Physical Education and Sports Centre’s staff.

The basis for passing the course is systematic and active participation in the classes.