Orienteering Course Warm-Up Run
Students jog around course perimeter while familiarising themselves with the orienteering area
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About This Activity
Students jog around course perimeter while familiarising themselves with the orienteering area
Quick Info
moderate
25
30m x 20m minimum perimeter
Equipment Required
Boundary Markers
8-12
Timer/stopwatch
1
Sun Markers
As needed
Timer
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Running
Endurance
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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