Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits1.5PrerequisiteWLD 120A with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed for those students interested in receiving in-depth training and evaluation to become a certified climbing wall instructor. An emphasis will be placed on instructor education, collaboration and upholding current industry practices. The course will cover the technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at an indoor/artificial climbing wall facility. Topics include professionalism, instructor roles and responsibilities, client orientation, risk management, lesson planning and teaching climbing/bouldering skills, teaching lead climbing, belaying techniques for top rope and lead climbing, and basic rescue and emergency procedures. Successful assessment and active membership in the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) will result in an AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification. 