CWI Instructional Techniques & Skills Development 4

Question 1

An instructor notices a student's movement is jerky and lacks flow. The most likely underlying cause is:

Accepted Answer

Insufficient planning of moves before executing them

Answer

Jerky movement often results from reactive rather than proactive climbing; planning sequences in advance enables smooth, efficient movement.

Question 2

Which instructional approach best develops a climber's ability to adapt movement to varied hold types?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to a broad variety of hold types, angles, and movement problems

Answer

Varied practice across hold types and angles develops adaptable movement schemas that transfer across climbing environments.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a needs analysis before designing a training plan for a climber?

Accepted Answer

To identify the climber's current abilities, goals, and gaps to inform targeted instruction

Answer

A needs analysis aligns the training plan with the individual's starting point and objectives, ensuring instruction is relevant and effective.

Question 4

A climber with a motor learning 'cognitive stage' of development will most benefit from:

Accepted Answer

Clear, concise verbal instructions with frequent, immediate feedback

Answer

In the cognitive stage, learners need explicit instruction and frequent feedback to build an accurate mental model of the movement.

Question 5

During a group lesson, one student dominates all discussions and discourages quieter students. The instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Restructure activities to include think-pair-share or small-group formats

Answer

Structural changes like think-pair-share redistribute participation opportunities without singling out any individual negatively.

CWI Practice Test