LESSON 2

• Orienteering

  • outdoor activity where the participant's goal is finding various checkpoints (in sequence) in a pre-set course using a detailed map and the compass to navigate in an unfamiliar terrain.
• Things to bring during orienteering

  • Whistle - when calling for help
  • Map bag - to protect map during rain
  • Red Pen - for marking the map
• Equipment used in orienteering

  • Locator Map
  • Highway Map
  • Topography Map
• Locator Map

  • locator map inside a mall will specifically show where the various sops are situated.
• Highway Map

  • will identify Roads.
• Topography Map

  • will show the different terrains.
• Distance of a map

  • Maps are scaled.
  • ratio for distance in map and in real world (ex. 1:10,000 units)
• Magnetic North Line

  • there are 3 norths (true north, magnetic north, and grid north)
  • magnetic north is where the compass points and is used in orienteering.
• Legends

  • tells valuable information
  • describes roads, terrain, building, rivers, etc. using symbols
  • blue - water
  • black - rock & man-made features
  • white - normal, open woods
  • green - thick vegetation, shades, patterns denote type
  • yellow - non-wooded land,
  • brown - natural non-rock feature
• Pace

  • equivalent to 2 steps (left foot then right foot)
• Health benefits of orienteering

  • increases aerobic capacity and cardiovascular strength
  • develop strong heart, lungs, and legs
  • balance mental and physical exertion
  • fast decision making skills
• Important things to remember

  1. Whistle is used for communication (3 shorts-I need help, 2 shorts-I hear you, I'm coming)
  2. Leave wildlife alone
  3. Safety Azimuth (directions on the compass to take you to easily recognizable roads, for emergency)
  4. Bring second compass