FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 Workshop: Developing Climbing Movement Principles for Coaches, Study notes of Teaching method

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FUNdamentals of Climbing 2

Workshop Outline

1. Aim
2. Introduction
3. Learning Outcomes
4. Course content
5. Structure
6. Teaching and Assessment Strategy
7. Eligibility
8. Resources

1 Aim The aim of the FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 Workshop^1 is to make climbing coaches aware of:

• climbing movement principles at the FUNdamentals stage, and,
• coaching techniques that can be used to develop these principles

2 Introduction The one-day FUNdamentals Workshop is part of the Long Term Participant Development (LTPD) model. Sport scientists have reported that there are critical times within a young person's life when the effects of training can be maximized. This has led to the development of the LTPD model, which identifies appropriate training aims at each stage of a child's development.

The LTPD model has been applied to many sports, and there are five stages within it.

1. FUNdamentals
2. Learning to Train
3. Training to Train
4. Training to Compete
5. Training to Win

The LTPD model is not just about winning medals, but rather about providing a framework for coaches that will allow them to assist participants in reaching their full potential.

The FUNdamentals stage should be the basis for any climber, irrespective of the activities they ultimately engage with, be that competition climbing, rock climbing, bouldering, ice climbing or alpinism; or a combination of them all – and would be beneficial even for participants who subsequently turn to other sports. The LTPD stages following FUNdamentals address sport specific requirements such as technique and training.

The FUNdamentals Workshop is taught at indoor climbing walls, and designed for anyone who currently coaches climbing, or aims to coach, and wishes to develop their coaching skills. For example, you may:

• currently hold a governing body award such as SPA, CWA or MIA and wish to develop your coaching skills.
• assist in climbing coaching in your school, scout group or voluntary organisation.wish to develop your coaching skills from scratch.

The focus of the LTPD model is young people, as it is concerned with the relationship between a child’s physical and emotional maturation and their engagement with sport. Of particular interest is what is described as ‘Windows of Opportunity’, which present themselves at the key stages within a child’s development.

(^1) ‘FUNdamentals Workshop’ is used as an abbreviation for ‘FUNdamentlals of Climbing 2

Workshop’ throughout this document.

techniques and skills you have learnt in your own work. The more you put into the workshop, the more you will get out of it. The FUNdamentals Workshop may be acceptable as evidence of accredited prior learning for local and national coaching qualifications.

There is an emphasis on practical learning through ‘doing’, and so you will be encouraged to share personal experiences in order to increase learning within the group. You will spend a large part of the day practicing the techniques in groups and pairs, providing the opportunity to explore coaching techniques in peer groups.

A certificate of attendance will be awarded by a National Mountaineering Council.

7 Eligibility In order to attend a FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 Workshop you need first to have attended a FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 Workshop. You not need any formal climbing qualifications (however they can be beneficial). Participants are required to have some climbing experience. You should have an interest in developing your climbing coaching skills. The minimum age for attendance is 14 years old.

Your personal climbing ability or technical competence is not a focus. However you must be able to put a harness on, tie in and belay.

Any experience you have previously gained through teaching others will help you gain more from the day in terms of being able to reflect on what is being covered during the course.

8 Resources Electronic FUNdamentals Workshop pack