BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 3: Technique Development
This course is designed for those working with intermediate and advanced climbers.
In FUNdamentals 3: Technique Development you will observe and analyse techniques learnt in the previous FUNdamentals 1 & 2 courses, and you will be introduced to dynamic and coordinated climbing movements. In order to get the most from this course, the ability to boulder at V3 or above and an interest in higher level climbing is important. Please contact your provider in advance if you require reasonable adjustments to be made if you are not able to climb at this level during the course.
What you should expect for the course outcomes:
- Identify and explore how the use of Centre of Gravity and Base of Support develops in more challenging climbing environments
- Explain demonstrate and evaluate how the FUNdamental climbing techniques develop as the terrain and difficulty become more challenging
- Design and evaluate activities to explain the theory and practice of momentum, dynamic movement and coordination
- Select and use appropriate methods of observation, including use of technology
Participants need to have attended the FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 and 2 workshop to attend this workshop. Bring climbing shoes and smartphone/tablet for filming/analysis.
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