Pole climbing

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pole-climbing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the discipline classification?Gymnastic sport and athletic performance
2. What is the ascent methodology?Exclusive reliance on hands and limbs for grip and propulsion
3. How does pole climbing help your body?It uses your arms, legs, and core muscles, making your grip, upper body, and leg power stronger.
4. Why do people climb poles instead of using ropes?Because the pole can be gripped, climbers rely on their own body power instead of equipment, showing pure strength.

Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living things.
Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
Kinesthetic Awareness: The ability to sense the position, movement, and action of the body.
Leverage: The use of a lever to gain mechanical advantage in applying force.