Instructional Techniques & Skills Development Flashcards
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An instructor notices a student's movement is jerky and lacks flow. The most likely underlying cause is:
Answer: Insufficient planning of moves before executing them
Jerky movement often results from reactive rather than proactive climbing; planning sequences in advance enables smooth, efficient movement.
Which instructional approach best develops a climber's ability to adapt movement to varied hold types?
Answer: Exposure to a broad variety of hold types, angles, and movement problems
Varied practice across hold types and angles develops adaptable movement schemas that transfer across climbing environments.
What is the primary purpose of conducting a needs analysis before designing a training plan for a climber?
Answer: To identify the climber's current abilities, goals, and gaps to inform targeted instruction
A needs analysis aligns the training plan with the individual's starting point and objectives, ensuring instruction is relevant and effective.
A climber with a motor learning 'cognitive stage' of development will most benefit from:
Answer: Clear, concise verbal instructions with frequent, immediate feedback
In the cognitive stage, learners need explicit instruction and frequent feedback to build an accurate mental model of the movement.
During a group lesson, one student dominates all discussions and discourages quieter students. The instructor should:
Answer: Restructure activities to include think-pair-share or small-group formats
Structural changes like think-pair-share redistribute participation opportunities without singling out any individual negatively.
When coaching a climber through a dynamic move (dyno), the most important preparatory cue is:
Answer: 'Commit to the move and generate power from your legs'
Leg-driven commitment is the biomechanical key to an effective dyno; arm-only attempts lack power and increase fall risk.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of deliberate practice in climbing skill development?
Answer: Focused repetition of specific skills with immediate feedback and targeted goals
Deliberate practice is characterized by focused effort on specific weaknesses, structured feedback, and clear goals—not volume alone.