MASTERCLASS COACHING COURSES FOR CLIMBING INSTRUCTORS at the Westway climbing centre in London
(in association with Climber magazine)

Syllabus

Day 1, Technique
A.M. Introduction to the Course.
Class room session, covering:

  • Efficient use of holds, hands.
  • Efficient use of holds, feet
  • General movement, feet, flow, pace.
  • Steep rock specifics
  • Slabs and features
  • On-sight skills
- Lunch -
P.M. Practical session in the climbing wall.

Day 2, STRENGTH/POWER (BOULDERING)
A.M. Class room session and competition:

  • Correct Practice
  • Problem setting
  • Supportive Training
  • Campus and finger boards
  • Weights
- Lunch -
P.M. Practical session in the climbing wall.

Day 3, ENDURANCE (LEADING & CIRCUITS)
A.M. Class room session:

  • Correct practice
  • Use of the leading wall for training
  • Use of the bouldering wall for training
  • Competition training
- Lunch -
P.M. Practical session in the climbing wall and competition.

Day 4, SUPPORTING THEORY
A.M. Class room session

  • Special information for juniors & older climbers
  • Nutrition
  • Health / Social
  • Psychology
  • Programme setting and periodization.
- Lunch -
P.M. Continue, and course end.

Note: Biomechanics and other physical aspects will be included throughout the length of the course.