Orienteering - an instructional DVD

This DVD is designed to help teachers and leaders but, most importantly, their students, through the early stages of the sport of orienteering.

ORIENTEERING - AN INSTRUCTIONAL DVD In four parts, each divided into chapters, for ease of accessing relevant subject matter. Total running time approx 50 mins.

Part 1 is based in the school grounds, and here we learn what a map is and how it relates to the ground.  Then with the legend explained and the map "set" to the school buildings, we sample a short course around the grounds picking up some handy tips on the way.

For Part 2 we move out into the forest where we are introduced to 5 colour maps.  Vegetation and contours are mentioned briefly but the emphasis is on line features and handrails.  The use of a compass is introduced and the course this time of yellow / orange standard where we learn how to make route choice decisions and the importance of keeping in contact with the map. 

Part 3 "Off the Beaten Track" goes into detail about compasses, taking bearings, route choice, cutting corners, aiming off, and using different types of handrails.  Land shape and contour detail is examined in depth with thinking big and small, relocation and pace counting being covered.

Part 4 "Going for Gold" investigates ways of improving performance. Race analysis methods, route and split times comparisons lead on to goal setting.  The importance of good technique is emphasised, including orienteering flow, map reading on the move, planning ahead and speed control.  Suggestions are made for improving map and terrain memory, with ideas for various exercises.  Finally fitness improvement and psychological aspects are mentioned.

Total running time approx 50 mins.
Photography & Production: Michael Pearson & Richard Warner
Education Advisor: Carol McNeill
Music: John Pearson
E   Exempt from classification
Colour  PAL System 4:3
Disc Format: DVD-5  (c) Mike's-Eye 1995/2008