end of year exam Flashcards
define wilderness
an environment that is big remote and untouched or relatively untouched by humans
define ecosystem
a community of interdependent species and their environment
renewable energy
energy that can be obtained from natural resources that can be constantly replenished
sustainability
the ongoing capacity of earth to maintain all life
risk
the potential to lose something you value measured against the possibility of gaining something you value
experiential learning
obtaining knowledge and understanding through actively engaging in an environment
biodiversity
the number and variety of organisms found in a specified area
three types of risks in outdoor experiences
absolute risk actual/real risk and perceived risk
define absolute risk
thew uppermost limit of risk in a particular situation or activity assuming safety has not been considered
define actual/real risk
the risk that actually exists for a particular situation or activity, given that safety has been considered and controls are put in place
define perceived risk
he subjective assessment that a person makes about the risk they are about to face in a situation
how is nature important to an individuals wellbeing?
connects people socially and disconnects people from technology phones and media
improves mental wellbeing
experiencing and responding to outdoor environments-4 examples
spiritual connection
study site
recreation and adventure
resource
outdoor environments- as a study site and example
a location or place where investigation, analysis and other activities occur in the pursuit of knowledge.
eg.
outdoor environments - as a resource and example
something from the environment that supplies, aids or supports humans in some way, and is often a some of income.
eg. collecting water from the mitchell river on bush walking camp
outdoor environments- as recreation and adventure and example
an activity that is done for enjoyment, amusement or pleasure and is considered to be fun by the participant.
eg. kayaking near wilsons prom kayaking camp
outdoor environments- as a spiritual connection and example
a spiritual notion where you find a sense of place and can put your life into perspective.
eg. admiring views at mt. arapiles
factors that effect our outdoor experiences
ses culture/background age gender physical ability
ses- define and how does this effect participation
an individuals or families economic and social position based on income, education and occupation.
eg. low ses- less money therefore individuals cannot afford a wetsuit / proper surfboard of their own and therefore have to hire facilities to participate in activities. or just use their board shorts - therefore limiting them to only surfing in the warm seasons
high ses- they can afford top of the range equipment (boards, wetsuit, even booties) therefore allowing them to go out surfing much more often and have the best chance at a successful experience/participation
cultural background- define and how does this effect participation
cultural background is the religion that effects who we are and how we think, learn and behave
eg. many middle eastern cultures wearing religious garments such as head peice and full body dress- this restricts people to what they can participate in
age- how does this affect participation
certain activities could involve the participant being able to find transport to get there, therefore a kid under 18 is restricted to relying on public transport or family
certain activities could also involve a level of fitness that elderly people lack as they grow old , restricting them to only light to moderate intensity activities.
the ideal age for optimal fitness is 27-30 (however, there is also the theory that ‘age is just a number’ and everyone can do any activity, it may just not be for as long, and may not be as intense)
gender- how does this effect participation
outdoor activities are generally more accessible to males than females. (males are encouraged to get outdoors and participate, and women are traditionally encouraged to be the stay at home wife). however, over the past few years, these stereotypes are diminishing and the accessibility is becoming more open to both genders.
physical ability-define and how does this affect participation
the quality of being able to perform some type of physical action.
eg. if someone has a lower level of physical fitness or ability, the more they are restricted or limited. for eg. vision mobility or hearing impairment, or an individual is just more physically suited to a particular activity and doesnt excell in another activity.
characteristics of different outdoor environments - name the different outdoor environments
alpine marine coastal wetlands grassland dry forests wet forests/rainforests mallee aka arid heathlands
alpine environment
snow covered area of the Australian alps and Tasmania. combined area of 0.15% of mainland Australia.
