Prior
to the 1990s climbing boom there was little research extant other that a handful
of studies that mainly focused on climbing injuries and demographics. Fortunately,
an increasing number of academics now view rock climbing as a worthy subject
of research. In recent years there have been numerous studies published by British,
French, German, and American researchers. In the U.S., Dr. Phil Watts of Northern Michigan University has been leading the push, while others like the U.K.'s Dave Binney have likewise added much to the body of knowledge. Following
are links to abstracts and papers published by dedicated researchers like Watts and Binney.
As the clearinghouse for information on climbing performance, TFC invites other
researchers to submit papers or links for dissemination to a our global audience.
Feel free to contact me at Eric"at"TrainingForClimbing.com
Photos: Research in motion at the
Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation,
Northern Michigan University. Courtesy: Dr. Phil Watts
Prior
to the 1990s climbing boom there was little research extant other that a handful
of studies that mainly focused on climbing injuries and demographics. Fortunately,
an increasing number of academics now view rock climbing as a worthy subject
of research. In recent years there have been numerous studies published by British,
French, German, and American researchers. In the U.S., Dr. Phil Watts of Northern Michigan University has been leading the push, while others like the U.K.'s Dave Binney have likewise added much to the body of knowledge. Following
are links to abstracts and papers published by dedicated researchers like Watts and Binney.
ABSTRACTS & PAPERS