HESO 253 Orienteering Course Syllabus

HESO 253 Orienteering
Course Syllabus
David Conner
1 Instructor Information
Name:
Office:
Office Hours:
Email:
Website:
David Conner
2016-E Carmichael Gym
Available on Google Calendar
david_conner@ncsu.edu
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/dac_courses/index.php
2 Course Information
Class Location: Carmichael Rm 2036
Credit Hours:
1 Hr.
Course Prerequisites: None
Course Corequisites: None
2.1 Course Description
The orienteering course focuses on navigating from defined point to defined point with the use of a
compass and map in the shortest possible time. Instructional topics include the basic components
and functions of a compass, general map reading skills, and various land navigation techniques.
This course emphasizes the practical application of land navigation skills as applied to the sport
of orienteering.
2.2 Health Information Statement
Physical activities in this class are considered moderate to vigorous and are considered limited
contact. The NC State Department of Health and Exercise Studies supports the development
and improvement of physical health, while doing so safely. If you have a known medical condition
that could be adversely affected by participating in the typical activities of this class, please
contact your usual physician for recommendations about how to participate safely or whether it
is more appropriate to choose a different Health and Exercise Studies course. If your physician
has provided you with recommendations to modify participation in this class, please share those
recommendations with the instructor within the first week of class, if possible. If you are not certain
whether you have a medical condition that puts you at risk for participation in this class or have
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a medical condition and cannot access your usual physician in a timely manner for recommendations
for safe participation, consider making an appointment at Student Health to discuss your
concerns (appointment number is 919.515.7107 or book on-line at healthweb.ncsu.edu).
2.3 GEP Objectives in Health and Exercise Studies
Each course in the physical education category of the General Education Requirements will provide
instruction and guidance that help students to:
1. acquire the fundamentals of health-related fitness, encompassing cardio-respiratory and cardiovascular
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, muscular flexibility and body composition;
and
2. apply knowledge of the fundamentals of health-related fitness toward developing, maintaining,
and sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle; and
3. acquire or enhance the basic motor skills and skill-related competencies, concepts, and
strategies of physical activities and sport; and
4. gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit and rules,
history, safety, and etiquette of physical activities and sport.
2.4 Student Learning Outcomes
The student will:
• Identify the components of a compass
• Develop pacing techniques and skills for use in orienteering
• Identify markings, scales and landforms on an orienteering map
• Explain and apply a variety of techniques in land navigation and orienteering
• Apply traits of self-confidence and self-reliance in solving orienteering problems
• Identify safety issues in the sport of orienteering
• Compare the various fitness principles as they relate to orienteering
3 Course Resources and Materials
3.1 Text
Online: All course materials and resources are provided online located on the Moodle course
website. :FREE
3.2 Equipment
Compasses and maps will be provided by the Department of Health and Exercise Studies.
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3.3 Course Website
All course information will be available on the web using Moodle at https://wolfware.ncsu.edu. Any
changes to the information located on the website will be announced via email or during class
sessions.
3.4 Communication
Students are responsible to confirm that the email address listed in your MyPACK account is current
and accurate. There may be several instances during the semester that important information
will be relayed to the class via email.
4 Attendance and Participation
4.1 Dress
Students are advised to dress appropriately for the activities in this course. Most field exercises
and problems will be performed in wooded areas where a variety of hazards exist. Students should
be prepared to deal with cold weather, rain, uneven and wet terrain, thick brush, briars, water
crossings, and steep hills. Students who fail to dress properly may not be allowed to participate in
an activity and be counted absent for the class session.
4.2 Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend class. Students that attend less than 80% of a given class session
may be counted absent. The university calendar dictates the first day of class. All absences from
that day forward will be counted regardless of reason including late registration. Students are
responsible for all assignments and materials covered during absences. Each student may have
a maximum of 3 absences in the course without penalty, including excused absences, unexcused
absences, religious holidays, etc. Any student with 4 or more absences will receive a failing grade
for the course. For more information see Attendance in University Policy Links.
4.3 Tardiness
Students reporting to class after the established time will be considered tardy. Two tardies will
equal one absence.
5 Grading
Final grades will be determined using the point distributions listed in the table below. Letter grades
will be given according to the plus(+)/ minus(-) grading scale. For more information see Grading
in University Policy Links.
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Table 1: Orienteering Grade Criteria
Assignment/Activity Points
Mapping Project 5
Score Problem 10
Lake Johnson Problem 15
Schenck Forest Problem 20
Umstead Problem 25
Final Exam 25
Total Points 100
5.1 Mapping Project
Students will map a designated area on campus highlighting the contour intervals and shape of the
selected area. The map should include all relevant reentrants and spurs, but should not include
map features such as boulders or trails.
5.2 Score Problem
The score problem will take place on campus. You will not need any special equipment, but it
would be avisable to wear pants and long sleeves due to the dense underbrush in the problem
area.
5.3 Lake Johnson Problem
The Lake Johnson problem will take place off campus at Lake Johnson on Avent Ferry Rd. Students
will sign up in advance for start times. Students may be required to find their own means of
transportation to and from Lake Johnson. You will not need any special equipment, but it would
be avisable to wear pants and long sleeves due to the dense underbrush in the problem area.
Additionally, you may be required to cross small streams or wet areas.
5.4 Schenck Forest & Umstead Park Problems
The Schenck Forest and Umstead Park problems will take place off campus just off of Reedy Creek
Rd. Students must sign up in advance for start times. These problems will take place on weekend
days. Consequently, students will be required to make their own transportation arrangements to
and from the problem locations. You will not need any special equipment, but it would be avisable
to wear pants and long sleeves due to the dense underbrush in the problem area. Additionally,
you may be required to cross small streams or wet areas.
5.5 Final Exam
The final exam will be a cumulative test of all material covered during the semester including
classroom lectures and fieldwork.
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6 Grading Policies
6.1 Late Or Make-Up Assignments
Any graded activity used in this course will be considered late if submitted after the due date without
proper documentation for an excused reason as defined in the university academic policies.
For more information see Attendance in University Policy Links. All documentation for excused
absences must be submitted via email and must be verifiable by including contact information of
relevant individuals. All make-up assignments must be approved by the instructor and completed
within one week of returning to class. Late assignments will be penalized 10% per (week)day. Assignments
more than five days late will not be accepted. However, make-ups for online activities,
such as lessons, quizzes and exams, which are accessible for multiple days will not be permitted.
6.2 Grading Methods
Students are responsible for selecting the grading method that best fulfills their academic goals for
this course. It is highly recommended that students confirm with their academic advisor that this
course can be taken with any grading method other than a letter grade. The last day to drop this
course or change the grading method is available on the Academic Calendar on the Registration
and Records website. For more information see Registration and Records in University Policy
Links. All requests for grading method changes by the course instructor after those published
dates will be denied.
6.2.1 Grading Scale
Each student has the option of taking the class for a letter grade(+/-), credit only, or audit.
A+ = 100–97 B+ = 89.99–87 C+ = 79.99–77 D+ = 69.99–67 F = 59.99–0
A = 96.99–93 B = 86.99–83 C = 76.99–73 D = 66.99–63
A- = 92.99–90 B- = 82.99–80 C- = 72.99–70 D- = 62.99–60
6.2.2 Credit-Only
Students who are taking this course as credit-only must score 70%or higher on all work combined
to receive a Satisfactory (S) grade.Otherwise a grade of Unsatisfactory (U) will be given. Students
are strongly advised to confirm their grading status for this course with Registration & Records.
If you have questions concerning the appropriate grading status please refer to your academic
advisor. For more information see Grading in University Policy Links.
6.2.3 Audit
Audit students must score at least 70% on all work combined to receive a grade of "AU" for this
course, otherwise a grade of "NR" is given. Audit students are exempt from the course
attendance policy. For more information see Grading in University Policy Links.
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6.3 Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades will be assigned only if unavoidable and unforeseen events occur, such as a
medical emergency, preventing the student from completing a course requirement before the final
grades are submitted. Incomplete grades are not a substitute for subpar academic performance
in this course. Incompletes must be made up before the end of the next regular semester in
which the student is enrolled. Incomplete work is to be limited to accomplishing the work not
completed. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the course instructor in a timely manner to
complete any work required in the subsequent semester. For more information see Grading
in University Policy Links.
7 General Information
7.1 Academic Integrity
Students are expected to work within the letter and spirit of the NCSU Code of Student Conduct.
For more information see Student Conduct in University Policy Links.
7.2 Physical Contact
At times the instructor may assist students with certain exercises or tests. If you feel uncomfortable
being touched, please let the instructor know.
7.3 Participation
If for any reason you cannot fully participate in a given activity on a temporary basis (max. 2 class
sessions) please let me know. Reasonable accommodations will be made when possible to allow
students to perform comparable activities to fulfill course objectives.
7.4 Students With Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. Please register
with the Disability Services Office(DSO). For more information see Disability Services in University
Policy Links.
7.5 Diversity Policy
For more information see Discrimination in University Policy Links to view the University’s policy
on diversity
7.6 Credit By Examination
Students must adhere to all university academic policies and regulations related to credit by examination.
For more information see Credit By Exam in University Policy Links
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8 Class Schedule
Topic Description Location
1 Course Introduction CG 2036
2 Pace Count (100’)/Compass Course CG 2036
3 Lecture: O–Maps CG 2036
4 Lecture: O–Features CG 2036
5 Lecture: O–Techniques/Practice Course CG 2036
6 Map Project Due/Review lectures/Score-O CG 2036
7 Centennial Campus Course CG 2036
8 Prep for Lake Johnson CG 2036
9 LJ Course Lake Johnson
10 Review LJ/Prep for SF CG 2036
11 SF Courses Schenck Forest
12 Prep for UP Courses/Review for Exam CG 2036
13 UP Courses UP Reedy Creek Entrance
14 Final Exam CG 2036
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9 University Policy Links
• Student Conduct–“http://studentconduct.ncsu.edu/policies-and-procedures”
• Grading–“http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/handbook/sections/3.18-grades.html”
• Attendance–“http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03”
• Disability Services–“http://www.ncsu.edu/dso/”
• Discrimination–“http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-04-25-05”
• Credit By Exam–“http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-50-01”
• Registration and Records–“http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/”
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