vol. 12 núm. 2 (2022): deporte, resiliencia y calidad de vida

The purpose of this article is to provide some general information about sport climbing, which was recently included in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Likewise, the benefits that this sport generates in the people who practice it are highlighted. In this regard, motor skill aspects such as coordination, body awareness and locomotor skills are addressed first, then aspects of physical abilities are mentioned such as strength, endurance and flexibility, which are significantly fortified when climbing, but also contribute positively to the improvement of certain mental aspects, including attention and concentration.