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ERIC Number: EJ638316
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-4853
Getting Off the Ground with Rock Climbing.
McNamee, Jeff; Steffen, Jeff
Teaching Elementary Physical Education, v12 n6 p26-30 Nov 2001
Describes how to teach rock climbing to elementary school students using balance dome cones, which are small, cylindrical- shaped cones that are rounded at the top, seven inches in diameter, and four inches high. Students step on the cones as they explore and discover their balance limits in various unnatural movement positions. Individual and team activities are described. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adventure Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Psychomotor Skills, Student Evaluation
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Balance Training; Rock Climbing