Sprint relay orienteering
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can work in a team to complete a sprint orienteering course.
Key learning points
- Move: keeping our shoulders relaxed and our posture upright will conserve energy when running over longer sections.
- Move: driving the knees high whilst staying tall and pumping the arms will increase speed.
- Think: planning who will run where and in what order will help gain an advantage.
- Feel: clear roles and responsibilities will enable everyone to feel a sense of belonging.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Teacher to form the groups throughout the lesson to ensure the various strengths across the group are balanced.
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
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What must we do as we move around the site to demonstrate respect for others?
Q2.What must we do to ensure we visit all checkpoints in good time?
Q3.What must we do to prevent mistakes happening when we rush to try to solve problems?
Q4.How should we move when we are returning to base to check our answers?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it important to keep our shoulders relaxed and our posture upright when endurance running?
Q2.How could we gain a tactical advantage in orienteering?
Q3.What do we need to assign everyone to ensure they feel a sense of belonging?
Q4.What can we do if we have good emotional intelligence?
To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: Sprint relay orienteering, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 10 physical education lesson on: Sprint relay 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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