{"product_id":"discovering-orienteering-2","title":"Discovering Orienteering","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Engaging the mind and toning the body, orienteering offers a mind–body        workout that builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and an        appreciation for the natural environment. Written in an engaging manner, \u003ci\u003eDiscovering        Orienteering: Skills, Techniques, and Activities\u003c\/i\u003e offers a systematic        approach to learning, teaching, and coaching orienteering. \u003ci\u003eDiscovering        Orienteering\u003c\/i\u003e presents the basic skills and techniques of the sport        for beginners. It also functions as a review for advanced orienteers,        featuring stories of orienteering experiences to illustrate the fun,        challenge, and adventure of the sport.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       An excellent resource for physical educators, recreation and youth        leaders, and orienteering coaches, \u003ci\u003eDiscovering Orienteering \u003c\/i\u003edistills        the sport into teachable components relating to various academic        disciplines, provides an array of learning activities, and includes an        introduction to physical training and activities for coaching beginning        to intermediate orienteers. Guidelines take eager beginners beyond the        basics and prepare them to participate in orienteering events. More than        60 ready-to-use activities assist educators in applying the benefits of        orienteering across the curriculum.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Developed in conjunction with Orienteering USA (OUSA), \u003ci\u003eDiscovering        Orienteering\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the methods, techniques, and types of        orienteering commonly found throughout the United States and Canada.        Authors Charles Ferguson and Robert Turbyfill are experienced orienteers        with expertise as trainers and elite competitors. Ferguson and Turbyfill        also have backgrounds in education with a variety of teaching        experiences, lending to the book’s utility as a resource for introducing        orienteering in a physical education or youth recreation setting.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiscovering Orienteering\u003c\/i\u003e begins by explaining the basics of        orienteering, including a brief history of the sport followed by        information on fitness, nutrition, safety, and tools and equipment.        After this introduction, readers learn orienteering skills, techniques,        and processes using the OUSA’s systematic teaching and coaching        methodology.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Next, readers learn how to apply these skills, techniques, and processes        to an event situation. Orienteering ethics and rules are discussed,        including the ethical use of special equipment. Information is also        included to help readers prepare for and compete in an orienteering        event.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Activities in the appendix are presented in a concise lesson plan format        indicating the skills or techniques covered in the activity, level of        expertise required, and equipment needed.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiscovering Orienteering: Skills, Techniques, and Activities\u003c\/i\u003e        offers an excellent introduction to the sport for beginniners and a        comprehensive resource for educators, youth leaders, and coaches. With        its systematic approach, \u003ci\u003eDiscovering Orienteering\u003c\/i\u003e can help        readers chart a course to fun and adventure in the great outdoors.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orienteering USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56034109292922,"sku":"9781492582311","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492582311.jpg?v=1780382633","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/discovering-orienteering-2","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}