Powerpoint Presentation for HOPE 4 - Orienteering

1. Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) 4 - AMIGO, BAGUNDANG, BIJE, MAGLANQUE, TOMAS
ORIENTEERING

2. Lesson Objectives
• To define Orienteering
• To learn about the equipment used, and the
benefits of Orienteering
• To know where the best places for Orienteering
are in the Philippines

3. What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is a thrilling outdoor
activity that combines
navigation, map reading, and
endurance.
At its core, orienteering is a sport
that challenges participants to
navigate through an unfamiliar
terrain using a map and a
compass.
Source: https://hikeandbackpack.com/orienteering/

4. What is Orienteering?
The objective is to find a series of
control points, marked on the
map, in the shortest time
possible.
Participants are given a map with
control points marked on it, and
they must navigate their way to
each point in order.
Source: https://hikeandbackpack.com/orienteering/

5. Types of
Orienteering

6. Foot Orienteering
● The most common type of
orienteering.
● It involves the participants
navigating on foot through the
terrain to find control points.
● Varies in length and difficulty, with
courses ranging from a few
kilometers to more than 20
kilometers.

7. Ski Orienteering
● Involves participants navigating on
skis through the terrain to find control
points.
● Can be held in either cross-country or
downhill skiing environments, and they
require participants to have good
skiing skills and a high level of fitness.

8. Mountain Bike Orienteering
● Involves participants
navigating on a mountain bike
through the terrain to find
control points.
● Can be held in a variety of
terrains, including forests,
mountains, and participants
urban areas

9. Mountain Bike Orienteering
● Requires good cycling skills,
and the ability to navigate
and make quick decisions
while cycling

10. Equipment
used in
Orienteering

11. Compass Finger Stick Control
Description
Sheet
Map
Equipment used in Orienteering

12. Benefits of
Orienteering

13. Cardiovascular Fitness
● An excellent form of
cardiovascular exercise, which
helps to improve the health of
the heart and lungs.
● Whether on foot, skis, or a bike,
requires participants to
maintain a sustained level of
activity, which raises their
heart rate and promotes
cardiovascular fitness.

14. Muscle Strength and Endurance
● Orienteering requires the use
of different muscle groups,
including the legs, arms, and
core.
● Walking, running, skiing, or
cycling through challenging
terrains requires a high level
of physical endurance, which
helps to build strength and
endurance in the muscles.

15. Improved Coordination and Balance
● Navigating through
challenging terrains requires
participants to maintain their
balance and coordination,
which helps to improve their
overall physical coordination
and balance.

16. Problem-solving and Decision-making skills
● Participants must navigate
through the terrain and make
decisions on the direction to
follow, the best route to take,
and the location of control
points.

17. Confidence and Self-esteem
● Successfully navigating
through the terrain and
finding control points can be a
challenging task, and the
sense of accomplishment that
comes with completing an
orienteering course can be
significant.

18. Best Places for
Orienteering in the
Philippines

19. Orienteering Philippines
● Lago-lago, Eastern Visayas
● Coronado, Eastern Visayas
● El Nido, Palawan

20. General Info
● Orienteering can be done Solo, or in groups.
● You are competing for the fastest time
● To ensure fairness between players, the map is not
provided until the start, and starts are staggered
with competitors starting at intervals

21. Thanks for Listening!
Orienteering Group
Amigo, Arzel Jay
Bagundang, Winston
Bije, Denzel
Maglanque, Ivan
Tomas, Ella
XII – Dalton | Davao City National High School
Submitted to Mr. Akiatan