Climbing is a natural form of movement that significantly influences the development of various movement skills. Sport climbing requires a good balance of strength, coordination, precision, and mobility. It represents an increasingly popular sport, with progressively more people practicing it in a competitive and recreational manner. The sport is popular particularly, due to the availability of good local infrastructure; the success of Slovenian competition climbers; and the frequency of organized sport climbing events. The sport is popular among all age groups, with increasing interest among children. Through climbing children develop strength, coordination, and flexibility, which are very important during their developmental period. In elementary school, children are highly perceptive and fast learners, as is also reflected in their rapid progress in climbing. Therefore, it is very important for them to learn correct climbing techniques as soon as they begin practicing this sport. The purpose of this master's thesis is to serve as a guide for sport teachers, although it can also be used by sport climbers and coaches. The thesis provides basic historical and developmental information; along with an overview of the sub-disciplines, providing novice individuals a general picture of the sport. It also includes descriptions of climbing techniques and other important aspects, with the intention of providing a better understanding of the movements in the vertical world. Importantly it also outlies strategies on how to successfully implement sport climbing within the primary school system. The discussion outlines the main mistakes that occur during climbing movement/practice, together with the appropriate descriptions of the technique-correcting exercises that facilitate the correction these mistakes. The master's thesis includes the material and guidelines to prepare 15 lessons for primary school students. These lessons address methodical procedures for falling and basic positioning, which form the foundation of sport climbing activity. They also encompass exercises for improving the recognition of the climber's center of gravity, since it representa a critical concept for movement on the climbing wall. The preparations are categorized by age groups and are aimed at facilitating implementation of this lessons for teachers and coaches.
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