Bancroft Elementary School’s climbing wall is up and running in all physical education classes! Students had the opportunity to climb the wall for the very first time at the school’s Fall Festival a couple of weeks ago. There are five panels that students can choose to climb up or they can climb across, which is known as “traversing.”
During physical education classes students come to the wall with a partner during station work. The climber must say “On Rock” and wait for their spotter to say “Rock On.” The spotters are responsible for assisting climbers by pointing out holds to grab, and to make the climber feel safe. Rock climbing is known for improving upper body strength, as well grip strength in the hand and fingers and overall muscular endurance.
Students will climb over two physical education cycles in the Fall, and then again in the Spring. The Bancroft Bears are super lucky to have this new element in gym class!