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Lesson 4 of 12
  • Year 10

Sprint relay orienteering

I can work in a team to complete a sprint orienteering course.

Lesson 4 of 12
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  • Year 10

Sprint relay orienteering

I can work in a team to complete a sprint orienteering course.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: keeping our shoulders relaxed and our posture upright will conserve energy when running over longer sections.
  2. Move: driving the knees high whilst staying tall and pumping the arms will increase speed.
  3. Think: planning who will run where and in what order will help gain an advantage.
  4. Feel: clear roles and responsibilities will enable everyone to feel a sense of belonging.
  5. Connect: being aware of others and keeping volume low around the school site demonstrates respect and responsibility.

Keywords

  • Emotional intelligence - the ability to understand and manage your own and others’ emotions

  • Strategy - a planned way to achieve a goal

  • Teamwork - working together to reach a shared goal

Common misconception

It is too tiring to sprint the whole course.

Strategise and plan who will take on what role and when to spread more difficult actions/moments among the team.


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Teacher to form the groups throughout the lesson to ensure the various strengths across the group are balanced.
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Equipment

Baton, school map between 3, 2 printed worksheets, bibs, cones, hoop, frisbee, rugby ball, tennis ball, basketball

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What must we do as we move around the site to demonstrate respect for others?

run fast
Correct answer: move around quietly
work in groups

Q2.
What must we do to ensure we visit all checkpoints in good time?

Correct answer: route plan
run faster
take control

Q3.
What must we do to prevent mistakes happening when we rush to try to solve problems?

work fast
ignore details
Correct answer: take your time

Q4.
How should we move when we are returning to base to check our answers?

Correct answer: quickly
slowly
careful and controlled

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Why is it important to keep our shoulders relaxed and our posture upright when endurance running?

Correct Answer: to conserve energy, to save energy

Q2.
How could we gain a tactical advantage in orienteering?

Correct answer: planning your order
running randomly
following others

Q3.
What do we need to assign everyone to ensure they feel a sense of belonging?

Correct Answer: roles and responsibilities

Q4.
What can we do if we have good emotional intelligence?

Correct answer: empathise
judge quickly
react impulsively