Partnership Power Warm-Up
Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with team discussion and map symbol challenges to prepare for orienteering
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with team discussion and map symbol challenges to prepare for orienteering
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Practice maps with orienteering symbols
1 per pair (15 copies)
Boundary markers or cones
8-12 markers
Example Symbols
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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