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OUT 107
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Title: | Orienteering and Routefinding |
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Long Title: | Orienteering and Routefinding |
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Course Description: | Combines the topics of using different topographical maps and compasses in order to safely plan a route in the wilderness with Orienteering (organized competitive cross-country land navigation). Orienteering rules, symbols, clues, and clubs are covered. Field trips may include student participation in a scheduled Orienteering meet. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 163, changed 1/17/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Identify the differences between standard topographical maps and Orienteering Maps.
B. Know and apply the USOF rules, symbols, clues, and regulations.
C. Employ basic techniques and strategies to successfully complete at least two sanctioned orienteering meets at the advanced\intermediate level.
D. Know and apply the steps to orient various maps with different types of compasses.
E. Recall the skills to manually plot and follow a route in the wilderness, and how to profile routes.
F. Know the appropriate gear and equipment to bring for a safe, comfortable day of land navigation in the wilderness.
G. Apply the techniques of LNT outdoor ethics during Orienteering exercises.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Types of Orienteering Maps, US Orienteering Federation Rules
II. Anatomy of a Topographical Map, Types of Compasses
III. Orienting Map with Compass, Metric Maps
IV. Green Mountain Park Orienteering Problems
V. Field Trip - Green Mountain Park Orienteering Exercise
VI. Evaluation of Field Day, Orienteering\Routefinding, Symbols and Clues
VII. Field Practice - Campus Orienteering Exercise
VIII. Plotting Routes/Profiles
IX. Field Trip ¿ RMOC Orienteering Meet
X Wilderness Travel Techniques and Precautions, 10 Essentials Kits, LNT
XI. Field Trip ¿ RMOC Orienteering Meet
A. Final Exam Practical
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