Within this unit topic, students will be introduced to the fundamentals,
history of rock-climbing and also the differing views of rock-climbing within
society. They will experience top rope climbing and abseiling while at school and within the
West Wanaka area. During this unit, students will be taught knowledge and use
of equipment to facilitate group and individual safety.
This will require in class learning, climbing sessions in the ECR and climbing
and abseiling within an outdoor context.
In addition, students will be taught about the different perceptions of risk
and issues, which relate to climbing in environments that are valued by other
users.
Achievement objectives:
US 444 Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement
Demonstrate spotting techniques.
Demonstrate climbing techniques.
Identify issues related to climbing.
US 20152 Experience and complete abseiling sessions.
Experience and complete abseiling
sessions.
US 20157 Demonstrate the use of basic rope systems for top rope rock climbing and abseiling.
Demonstrate the care and use of rock climbing gear.
Demonstrate belay and knot skills on top rope climbs.
Complete self-protected abseils.
US 20210 Experience rock climbing.
Identify equipment and access issues
for rock climbing.
