Physical
SBIS Education and
Health
PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND HEALTH
SY 2023-
Created by: Mr. Ryan Opulencia, LPT
2024
Objectives Identify the different types of
1 mountaineering
At the end of
the lesson,
you should be Explain the different types of
able to: 2 mountaineering; and
Perform a skit about rock climbing,
3 bouldering and ice climbing
SBIS
• It is a walking activity , at certain
levels and it can be considered as a
vigorous form of activity.
• It is a kind of sport, profession and
recreation of climbing or going up
mountains.
• This sports challenge an individual’s
capabilities and skills plus it also a
great way to be one of the nature.
• Mountaineers also find climbing as a
form of relaxation and exercise.
• This is very
popular among
amateur
climbers. This
form of
Mountain
Climbing
involves rocky
slopes and
avalanches.
• It is more for expert
climbers. This is much
dangerous climb
because it involves
routes with glaciers.
Special gear and an
understanding of snow
and ice conditions are
very important.
• Mountaineering forms,
making it the most
difficult. The
hazardous track one
will have to face in
the climb requires
the mountaineer to
have enough training
and experience.
• The first climber is
• With the use of place their own
ropes protection on their way
• It can be done up and the second partner
outdoors or indoors removing the protecting
and usually done while seconding the
with two people. route.
• “Sports climbing” is were fix
• Controlling the protection (primary bolts) is
already placed on the rock and clip
rope is called into they ascend.
“belaying” and the • “Soloing” is where
person controlling people climb on their
the rope is the own and usually without
“belayer”. a rope.
• Bouldering is a form of climbing usually
practiced on a small rock and boulders
or at indoor walls.
• The climbers doesn’t go high it is often
possible to jump back down.
• Boulderers usually use padded mats to
jump down or fall. To reduce impact on
landing and to protect the ground from
erosion.
• Bouldering routes are called boulder
problems
• Ice climbing involves climbing on snow
or ice.
• It is often done outdoors using ropes
and protection system similar to a rock
climbing.
• There are some specialist indoors
venues for this form of climbing.
• Their equipment's required includes mountain
boots, warm clothing, ice axes, crampons,
harness and rope.
• Competition
climbing is a
competitive
form of
climbing done
on artificial
structure and
climbing walls.
• Hill walking involves walking over
mountainous terrain and venturing
through exhilarating landscapes with
fabulous views.
• Specialist skills needed include map
reading, terrain judgement and
navigation.
• Boots, warm and waterproof cloths are
required as the weather in hills and
mountains can be inclement and sometimes
difficult to predict accurately
• Scrambling involves
elements of both hill
walking and rock
climbing
• Some scrambles up steep
rides can be very
exposed.
• The steeper the rock, the
harder the scramble and
obviously the more skills
and equipment required
• Research about the skills
needed and research about
others experience.
• It is important to
understand the mental
effort required to climb
a mountain.
• Research how to use
properly the equipment
that you needed.
• The mental challenge is
a large part of the
alure because you are
taken completely out of
your usual routine of
air-conditioned offices
and easy lifestyle into
a world where decision
making has major
consequences and your
thoroughly tested.
• Mountain climbing requires good fitness
and endurance skills because is an
intensively demanding physical activity.
1.Running and jogging
2.Walking and Hiking
3.Climbing practice
4.Weightlifting or running and
walking with weights in a backpack
or held in your hands.
5.Anything that improves strength
and endurance
• Mountain climbing
gear is very
specific and
absolutely
essential. You
have two options
buying your own
or hang for it.
• Many mountains are located in remote
area of the world and your climbing
can have an impact on the local
environment.
• It is privilege to be able to climb on
pristine mountains and most mountaineers
are very concerned to keep the mountains
in their original condition, not abusing
local amenities or running roughshod over
local cultures.
• If you’re planning to
climb with companion,
you may need to
undertake some basic
training before
setting off unless
you’re prepared to
“LEARN AS YOU GO”
with your guide.
• Your first ascent should be one
suited to a beginner and
preferably with an experience
guide.
• Mountains are graded from easy
to extremely difficult with
gradations in between.
