AOS 2 Flashcards
Define risk
The potential to loose something you value, versus the possibility of gaining something you value
What can you loose or gain from a risk
Lose -> physical damage to yourself or your health
Gain -> physical fitness, adrenaline, flow
What are the types of risk
Absolute, real and perceived
What’s real risk
The amount of risk that actually exists at a given moment
What’s absolute risk
The uppermost limit of risk
What’s perceived risk
Perceived risk is an individuals subjective assessment of the real risk present at anytime
Define and explain two types of negative responses to the outdoors
In regards to definition, example, and link to behaviour
Fear: an unpleasant emotion making someone scared
Example: fear of water
Link to behaviour: a person may never want to visit that type of environment again and may defer others from visiting
Curiosity: the uncertainty of an outdoor experience and the negative effect it has on us
Example is the event planned completely, do we know what we are about to experience, have risks been identified
Link to behaviour: doubt, stress, loss of confidence, increased leave of risk
Awe
Awe is a positive response to the outdoors
It’s a feeling of admiration
“I am in awe of this place and it’s beauty”
Link to behaviour: revisit or visit similar outdoor environments, may want to spend more time outdoors
Appreciation
A positive response to the outdoors
The recognition of value, significance, and enjoyment of the good qualities of an environment
“I really appreciate this view and it makes me appreciate the land”
Link to behaviour: desire to visit similar environments, may appreciate more things in life
Contemplation
A positive response to the environment
Observing as well as reflecting and thinking about an outdoor environment
“ deciding whether or not to do something”
Link to behaviour: attempt to do the thing they were contemplating
How do response vary as we age
• Gain Maturity (Growth)
• Gain Experience (Knowledge)
• Appreciation for Outdoors (Respect)
• As we get older - more cautious
• When we are young - take more risks
• Physical ability changes as we age
• When older we have more time (retirement)
• Gain greater respect for the environment
• Personal relationships with outdoor spaces/places
changes
• Natural spaces may elicit positive/negative responses
many years later
How do responses vary as society changes
Follow perceptions of others - followers of society
• Directed by Government or Governing bodies - laws,
regulations, etc.
• Become fearful of the outdoors - natural disasters,
accidents, etc.
• Individuals/Groups want to protect the outdoors • Clean up Aus Day, Sustainable living, rallies,
protests
• Appreciation of Natural Environments - capture &
share nature with others : Take a photo, Facebook, Insta, etc.
Adventure paradigm sections
Devastation and disaster Misadventure Peak adventure Adventure Exploration and experimentation
Explain exploration and experimentation
Where the task is easy
Individual may find time to pause on experimenting in the task
Explain adventure
An experience where the individual is placing themselves at risk and where the outcome is uncertain
