More than just sport: the influence of climbing on self-confidence, participation and inclusion

The presentation will showcase key findings from a study and the new Buddy Climbing project. Speaker: Marc Böhme, FIBS, German Sport University Cologne
Friday 11/21/2025
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Hall A5 Stage
German

Climbing is more than just exercise and fun – it boosts self-confidence and independence and can improve job opportunities for people with disabilities. The presentation will showcase the results of a study that demonstrates the positive impact of climbing training on the employability and self-confidence of people with disabilities. In addition to exciting insights into the research results, the new Buddy Climbing project will be presented: a low-threshold opportunity for people with disabilities to climb regularly and independently – regardless of club structures. By involving people with and without disabilities, the project promotes inclusion and opens up valuable new perspectives.

Speaker: Marc Böhme, research assistant
Research Institute for Inclusion through Movement and Sport (FIBS) gGmbH, affiliated institute of the German Sport University Cologne 

Presentation, Climbing & bouldering, SCIENCE + RESEARCH HUB

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