Rock Climbing Adventure Activities

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📚 Part 1: Quick Knowledge (Short Answer & Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. Complete the sentence: The knot commonly used to tie a climber into their harness is the __________________________ knot.

2. List four parts of a thorough pre-climb belay check.

3. Name four items of equipment needed for an indoor climbing session and explain the purpose of one item.

4. Match the belay command to its meaning. Draw lines between columns.

A. "On belay"

B. "Climb on"

C. "Take"

D. "Lower"

1. Start climbing — go ahead

2. Stop feeding rope; secure the climber

3. I am ready to belay you

4. Lower the climber down slowly

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Practical Planning

5. List a simple 3-step warm-up routine you would lead before indoor climbing (brief).

6. Gear budgeting: Quickdraws cost $45 each. If the climbing club needs 3 new quickdraws, how much will it cost? Show your working.

7. Identify three hazards that might occur in an indoor climbing gym and write one control for each, such as falling objects, crowded landing areas, or incorrect equipment use.

8. The climbing gym feels cool before the session begins. What clothing advice would you give climbers? Write one or two short sentences.

9. Practical roles: For a class of 12 climbers doing indoor top-rope practice, name four roles you would assign, with one role per line.

🧭 Part 3: Indoor Climbing Session Plan (Class activity — 60 minutes)

10. Plan a 45-minute indoor climbing session that develops top-rope technique and safe belaying. Include a brief schedule with times, two learning objectives, and an equipment list. Keep it concise.

11. Sketch a simple diagram showing the indoor wall, top-rope anchor, belayer, and climber for a single route. Label the anchor and the belay stance.