Simonsbath House - Orienteering Course

The training is aimed at teachers, youth sector workers and people working in schools and outdoor centres, part 1 is aimed at key stages 2 – 4. The training delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to teach the basic skills of orienteering. To introduce children to orienteering in a safe environment, plan sessions which introduce the basic understanding of how to use an orienteering map and include the following skills: map as a bird’s eye view, importance of north, map orientation, use of map colours and commonly used symbols, keeping in contact with the map and “thumbing”. Plan and deliver orienteering sessions that meet the safety standards required by British Orienteering. Organise and deliver simple orienteering competition. Be able to advise children on the opportunities to further their orienteering experience.

This course is 6 hours duration and a resource pack showing many of the exercises and competitions is included in the price.

Candidates will receive an attendance certificate issued by the British Orienteering Federation NGB.

9.30am – 4.30pm

£65 plus VAT

Dates

Teaching Orienteering Part 1 11 Mar 2010