ORIENTEERING

Before the hike

 See to it that your body is in a certain level of
fitness for a safe and pleasant climb. For you to
enjoy the scenery more and enjoy the company of
other backpackers, you must be PHYSICALLY FIT.
 Attend to the following concerns:
 o Your travel plan (itinerary).
 o Possible transportation.
 o Budget.
 o Food and water to bring.
 o What equipment to bring
During the hike
 a. On Group Formation
 Follow a single file formation. Overtaking should be
avoided, but in case of a need to do it, inform the hiker
infront of you
 Maintain a certain distance in between hikers.
 b. Pacing
 Start with a slow pace gradually change as the group
desires
 Do not leave anyone behind
 Inform the group if there is a need to rest
 The pace of the group should be that of the slowest
member or the person who has the heaviest load.
 c. Trail Signs
 Man-made/alternative
 How do you prepare for a hike?
 - any colored materials such as yarn can be used but it is
known by all members of the group
 Natural trail signs
 Materials found in the environment like rocks, grass and
twigs,
ORIENTEERING
 Itis an outdoor navigational recreational
activity using specially drawn and detailed
maps. It requires navigational skills to
navigate from point to point normally
moving at a speed .An orienteering course
consist 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 benefit to you: Here are
some claims:
 1. Conceptual aspects – Since it is a navigational
activity, it enhances your decision making skills
about map interpretations and using compass. It
also requires you to constantly interpret
information contained in the map.
 2. Physical Aspect – Orienteering is basically a
running sport so it develops your cardiovascular
endurance and general fitness. Speed, endurance,
and strength are essential components necessary
to successfully participate in the game.
Technically, this activity captivates the mental
and physical challenge features.
 3.Personal aspects – Since you are
responsible in making decisions in this
activity, you develop your self-confidence
and reliance. Your aims are clear that you
work hard to achieve them giving you the
feeling of self-achievement.
 4.
Social Aspects – You will learn to work
cohesively with one another
 5.
Environmental aspect – It creates an
avenue for you to appreciate 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 be oriented if the features on
the map are in proper relation to the actual
features in the field
The Map - is a picture or 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.
 Maps use a key or legend to explain the
meaning of each of the symbols used in the
map. The key usually shows a small picture
of each of the symbols used on the map,
along with a written description of the
meaning of each symbol. Maps use a key or
legend to explain the meaning of each of
the symbols used in the map. The key
usually shows a small picture of each of the
symbols used on the map, along with a
written description of the meaning of each
symbol
Here‟s the golden rule of orienteering:
 Only go as fast as you can read the
map
 Know where you are (map-reading
skills)
 Know where you are going ( route-
choice skills)
Orienteering Compass
A compass is an invaluable tool that every
backpacker should know how to use. It is a
magnetized needle floating in a liquid and
responding to the Earth‟s magnetic field
consequently revealing directions.
Generally, a compass is used to measure
bearings and to pinpoint locations
Orienteering Compass Parts

 Magnetic needle – the magnetic needles north end is

painted red and its south end is white.
 Revolving compass housing – the housing is marked with the
four cardinal points of north, east, south and west and
further divided into 2 degree graduations indicating the full
360 degrees of a circle. The bottom of the rotating housing is
marked with an orienting arrow and meridian lines
 Transparent base plate – the base plate is marked with a
ruler , an index line as well as the direction of travel arrow.
Bearing
 Bearing refers to the direction from one spot to another
measured in degrees from the reference line of north.
 How do you take the bearing?
 Hold the compass in front of you with the direction of
travel arrow pointing at object of interest
 Hold the compass level steady and rotate the housing
dial until the orienting arrow lines up with the red end (
north end) of the magnetic needle, while keeping the
direction of travel arrow pointed at the object.
 Read the number indicated at the index line – that is
your bearing
 Using a bond paper, ruler and pencil… Plot the following bearing
inside your room and identify objects or areas within that direction.

 Group 1 ----------0’ , 40’, 60, 90’,

 Group 2…………. 110’, 120’, 130’ 140’

 Group 3…. 180’, 220’, 220’, 240’

 Group 4…. 270’, 280’, 300’, 320’

 Group 5….45’, 125’, 245’, 325’

 10’

30’

95’ 65’
Short Quiz
 1. It is an outdoor navigational recreational activity using specially
drawn and detailed maps
 a. Bearing b. Map c. Orienteering d. Navigation
 2. Orienteering is basically a running sport so it develops your
cardiovascular endurance and general fitness. Speed, endurance, and
strength are essential components necessary to successfully participate
in the game
 a. Conceptual Aspect b. Physical Aspect c. Social Aspect d.
Environmental Aspect
 3. It creates an avenue for you to appreciate your environment
 a. Social Aspect b. Physical Aspect c. Conceptual Aspect d.
Environmental Aspect
 4. Since it is a navigational activity, it enhances your decision making
skills about map interpretations and using compass.
 a.Conceptual Aspect b. Physical Aspect c. Social Aspect d.
Environmental Aspect
 5. This means that you are responsible in making decisions in this
activity, you develop your self-confidence and reliance. Your aims are
clear that you work hard to achieve them giving you the feeling of self-
achievement.
 a.Personal Aspect b.Physical Aspect c. Social Aspect d.
Environmental Aspect
 6. You will learn to work cohesively with one another
 a.Personal Aspect b.Social Aspect c. Social Aspect d.
Environmental Aspect
 7. It is a picture or representation of the earth‟s surface. It
includes a compass rose that shows directions.
 a. Bearing b. Map c. Orienteering d. Navigation
 8. An invaluable tool that every backpacker should know how to
use. It is a magnetized needle floating in a liquid and responding to
the Earth‟s magnetic field consequently revealing directions
 a. Compass b. Map c. Orienteering d. Navigation
 9. This refers to the direction from one spot to
another measured in degrees from the reference
line of north.
 a. Bearing b. Map c. Orienteering d.
Navigation

 10. This explain the meaning of each of the

symbols used in the map.
 a. Bearing b. Map Key c. Orienteering
d. Navigation
Process Questions:
 1.
What should we remember when using a
map?
 2.Why is it important to understand and
follow the basic of using a compass?
 3.
What is the ultimate goal of
understanding the benefits of orienteering?
Making Generalization

 1.What are the things to remember in

orienteering?
 2.
If a compass is not available, how can
you tell direction?
 3.
Give the total benefits of orienteering as
an outdoor activities
 I Choose!
 The activity elicits your personal reflection on the knowledge and skills that
you have gained
 Objectives:
 Reflect on the insights gained from the lesson
 Value the lessons for lifetime use
 Materials Needed:
 Bond paper/pad paper
 Writing materials
 Here’s how
 1. Get a sheet of paper and copy the diagram
 2. Complete the sentence by writing the needed information.
 3. It there is a need to add more answers, you may do so.
 4. Feel free to reflect.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
 Let’’s Go!
 Objectives
 Introduce point to point orienteering
 Experience the excitement of finding the control points
 Practice actual orienteering activity
 Perform challenging task in every control point
 Finish the race in 40 minutes or less