Climbing offers people a variety of benefits, including personal fitness. Climbing is also a very social activity, with a really diverse community, with people from all walks of life and backgrounds taking part.
What are the benefits of climbing?
Cognitive Skills
I can be creative when deciding the moves required to complete a climb
I use problem-solving skills before and during climbing to decide which movements are required
I have to focus to make sure I climb efficiently
I need to concentrate on the movement of my body to improve my performance
I have to follow the instructions given to me to perform the task
Physical Competencies
I use my kinaesthetic awareness to enable me to orientate my body appropriately
I use my gross motor skills to perform more complex climbing moves
I use rhythm and timing to climb efficiently
I can use coordination and fluency to link my climbing movements
I can control and adjust my body position to allow me to stay balanced when climbing
I use my fine motor skills to grip holds in a variety of ways
Physical Fitness
I develop all aspects of my physical fitness to perform a variety of climbing moves
I have the flexibility to climb efficiently
I can use my core stability to keep balanced and in control
I use strength and stamina to succeed at my climb
I can vary the speed of my movement to stay in control
Personal Qualities
It is my responsibility to behave in a safe and appropriate manner when taking part in climbing activities
I am determined and will use my resilience to develop as a climber
I use my leadership skills when climbing to help motivate my peers
I am respectful and tolerant of others
I can communicate in a variety of ways to stay safe and learn
As I discover new climbing skills my confidence increases
More information
If you think climbing could be a great activity for you, your child or your class or group find out more about:
The ClimbScotland team is here to offer advice and support to parents, clubs, youth groups, schools and colleges, with the aim of getting more young people climbing in Scotland.