Which type of orienteering course focuses on navigating a route through various checkpoints?

The type of orienteering course that focuses on navigating a route through various checkpoints is known as a score course. In a score course, participants are given a map with multiple checkpoints, and they must navigate to as many of these points as possible within a set time limit. Unlike linear courses where participants follow a prescribed path from one point to the next, a score course allows for strategic decision-making regarding the order in which checkpoints are visited, which adds an element of strategy and planning to navigation skills. Competitors need to effectively manage their time and choose the most efficient routes to maximize the number of checkpoints they can reach before time runs out. This type of course emphasizes varied navigation skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions or additional challenges along the way.