Table 5.

Positive and negative aspects of climbing.

Positive aspects of sport climbing	Negative aspects of sport climbing
Promotion of physical, cognitive, and emotional components	Cost-intensive (e.g., equipment, admission, journey)
Multidimensional training (e.g., strength, balance, coordination, concentration)	Need of suitable environment (climbing gym, rock)
High potential to increase self-efficacy	Need of qualified trainer
Enhanced self-perception	Possible restriction through acrophobia
Forming of unique social contact
Achievable feasibility for everyone through easily modifiable difficulty
High motivational aspect
Relatively small risk of injury