Orienteering: spatial navigation strategies and cognitive processes

Authors

  • Pio Alfredo Di Tore Department of Human, Philosophical and Education Sciences (DISUFF), University of Salerno, Italy
  • Felice Corona Department of Human, Philosophical and Education Sciences (DISUFF), University of Salerno, Italy
  • Maurizio Sibilio Department of Human, Philosophical and Education Sciences (DISUFF), University of Salerno, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2015.10.Proc1.45

Keywords:

orienteering, spatial reference frames, spatial navigation, special educational needs

Abstract

This work argues how the cognitive processes involved in the orienteering peculiar activities (map  reading, path finding, spatial thinking) are also involved in the management of intersubjective relationship. In essence, the skills involved in reading maps and in developing strategies for spatial navigation are skills that allow us to see the world from different points of view, abandoning the egocentric perspective. To get out from egocentrism means being able to see the reality  from several points of view, however other than our own. In this perspective, the work develops describing orienteering as a sport, and facing a review of scientific literature on the cognitive processes involved in spatial navigation and management of spatial reference systems, in light of the contribution made to this specific field studies from neuroscience. The work thus illustrates the spatial theory of empathy and concludes with a proposal for the spread of orienteering as an effective teaching practice in inclusion-oriented education contexts and as a powerful learning resource for Special Educational Needs.

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Published

2021-09-27

How to Cite

Di Tore, P. A., Corona, F., & Sibilio, M. (2021). Orienteering: spatial navigation strategies and cognitive processes. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 10(1proc), S507-S514. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2015.10.Proc1.45

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