PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
Group 4
 It is an outdoor navigational
recreational activity using
special-ly drawn and detailed
maps. An orienteering course
ORIENTEERING
consists of a series of control
points which have to be located
in order in the shortest possible
time.
ORIENTEERING AS AN
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITY OFFERS MUCH
BENEFITS TO YOU: HERE
ARE SOME CLAIMS:
 Since it is a navigational
1. CONCEPTUAL activity, it enhances your
ASPECTS decision making skills about
map interpretations and
using compass.
 Speed, endurance, and
strength are essential
components necessary to
2.PHYSICAL
ASPECT successfully participate in
the game, this activity
captivates the mental and
physical challenge features.
 Your aims are clear
that you work hard to
3. PERSONAL
ASPECTS achieve them giving
you the feeling of self-
fulfillment.
 You will learn to work
4. SOCIAL cohesively with one
ASPECTS
another
5. It creates an avenue
ENVIRONMNTAL for you to appreciate
ASPECT
your environment.
THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILL IN
ORIENTEERING IS
ORIENTATING THE MAP OR
SETTING THE MAP. IN
MOVING THE MAP, YOU HAVE
TO:
 Find your approximate location on the
map
 Recognize the pattern of features on
the ground as being the same as the
pattern on the map
 Always hold the map so that you are
looking along the route with the map
matching the ground
 The map is said to oriented if the
features on the map are in proper
relation to the actual in the field
THE MAP  The map is a representation of the
earth’s surface. It includes a compass
rose that shows directions.Cardinal
directions are the four base parts on a
compass.The top point is north and the
point at the bottom is south.The side
points are called east and west.The
points in between the cardinal
directions are called intermediate
directions which include
northwest,northeast, southwest and
southeast.
MAP KEY
Maps use a key or legend to
explain the meaning of each
of the symbols used in the
map.Maps use a key or
legend to explain the
meaning of each of the
symbols used in the map.
 A compass is an invaluable
tool that every backpacker
ORIENTEERING should know how to use.
COMPASS Generally, a compass is used
to measure bearings and to
pinpoint locations.
  Magnetic needle- the magnetic needles
north end is painted red and it’s south
end is white.
 Revolving compass housing- the
ORIENTEERING housing is marked with the four
COMPASS cardinal points of north,east,south and
PARTS west and further divided into 2 degree
graduations indicating the full 360
degrees of circle.
 Transparent base plate- the base plate
is marked with a ruler, an index line as
well as the direction of travel arrow.
PARTS OF AN
ORIENTEERING
COMPASS