Orienteering
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can orientate a simple map of a netball court and follow a predetermined path.
Key learning points
- Move: changing direction when running requires you to run on the balls of your feet and turn your hips.
- Think: different symbols are used to represent different features on the map.
- Think: maps should be orientated in the same direction as the terrain around you.
- Feel: imagination is required to visualise an area from an aerial view.
- Connect: working as a team requires us to share responsibility and support each other.
Keywords
Warm up - a pulse raiser and stretching/mobility exercise that helps prepare the body for activity and reduces the risk of getting injured
Orienteering - a competitive sport where participants run around a predetermined course using a map and sometimes a compass
Orientate - line up the map to match the key features in front of you to help when following a predetermined route
Common misconception
Confusion transferring the route from the map to real life.
By orientating the map and holding it facing the same way relative to key features/north, you can quickly navigate around and avoid confusion every time you change direction.
Teacher tip
Feed in the explanation as you deliver the task set up.
Equipment
Additional materials printed single sided 1 between 2, cones, whiteboard marker, pencil betwen 2, 1 stopwatch between 2
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why does our breathing rate and heart rate rise when we exercise?
Q2.Where can we place our index and middle finger to count our pulse?
Q3.Why do we sweat when we exercise?
Q4.When our body is resting, why do we still require oxygen?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does a triangle represent on an orienteering map?
Q2.What does a double circle represent on an orienteering map?
Q3.What view can help us orientate a map successfully?
Q4.Orienteering is a competitive sport. Which components of fitness are most important for success?
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Orienteering, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Orienteering, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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