Orienteering

The only sport where the weaker can beat the stronger

Orienteering was originally part of military training.

In the early 1900’s civillians in Scandinavia started this as a sport.

Now it is a widely practiced sport all over the world.

You must visit these control points in the given order, racing against time.

Orienteering is an outdoor sport. You are given a map with a series of “control points”.

You find your way using the compass and reading the details marked on the map.

The only aid allowed to help find your way is a compass.

At each control point, there is the orange and white “control flag” showing that you came to the correct point.

You “punch” at the control point to show you came here.

“Punching” may be done electronically, or using a punch hanging from the control flag.

Orienteering requires effective strategy and making rapid decisions.

Physical fitness is not the only element: You need to use your brain!

“What is the fastest route to the control?”

Orienteering can be done:

* on foot (Foot-O)

* on mountain bike (MTB-O)

* cross-country skiing (Ski-O)

* where only reading the map counts, not the time: (Trail-O)

A sport with no age limit…No matter what physical fitness…

No matter what weather…Being out of doors is the best!!!

PE205 RequirementsAssessment Method

Midterm 1:Practical skills 25%Midterm 2:Practical skills 25%

In-class attendance 10%Project 1 10%Project 2 10%Final: Written test 20%

Minimum Requirements to Qualify for the Final Exam Missed hours > 6 -> FZ

Number of City Orienteering Courses: none -> FZNumber of Terrain Orienteering Courses: less than 2 -> FZ

• We are out of doors in any weather• Orienteering Schedule on my web page• Some weeks in the forest -> Sundays!

• Opportunity to take part in real competitions! -> Bonus attendance

• Take part and complete events of other clubs -> Bonus attendance

PE205 Requirements