exam revision Flashcards
codes of conduct definition
simply a ‘set of rules’ in the way we must act when in the outdoors & participating in the environment
sustainable development definition
the ongoing capacity of earth to maintain all life. proloning the availability of resources. conserving & mindfully distributing resources
minimal impact defiinition
the aim to protect & have as little environmental impact as possible, from when the trip begins until when you get home.
experiential learning definition
essentially obtaining knowledge & understanding of the outdoors by participating in the environment. this can be simply defined as ‘to learn by doing’
built environment definition
areas that have been modified by people & include buildings, parks & transport systems
eg: can also include indoor rock climbing centres, atrificial surfing reefs & indoor snow-skiing centres
define intrinsic values
instead of looking at what we as humans can get from them, they should also be appreciated for the fact that they have a right to exist regardless of our needs/ existance
built environment- positives
- assists in helping to train & build skills
- easier access
- equipment is all supplied so it’s cheaper
built environment- negatives
- less appreciation
- have to clear land which leads to a loss & distruction of habitats
define mother nature
as a throwback from early societies, the mothers were the ones who stayed at home looking after the kids whilst the father was at work. she was the one who gave birth to the children & who nurtured & took care of them. that why its called MOTHER nature insted of FATHER nature
define wilderness
can be explained as a natural & untouched place. a wilderness environment is BIG, REMOTE & UNTOUCHED by humans
AVON is a wilderness park in Victoria
define urban environments
areas of permanent infastructure designed to support higher populations of people in cities & towns.
alpine environment
alpine refers to any high, mountain area
FACTS- only 0.5% of Australia is truely ‘treeless’ alpine
- they’re typically covered in snow for more than a
third of the year
ENDANGED SPECIES- baw baw frog
LOCATION- north/east vic-mt baw baw
grassland environment
grasslands are dominated by grasses & other small plants. there are less than 1% of victorias native grasslands.
FACTS- less than 10% natural trees or shrubs cover
- Victoria’s grasslands are now particularly
threatened
ENDANGED SPECIES- striped legless lizard
LOCATION- north western part of vic-mt arapiles
costal environment
where land meets the sea
FACTS- Vic has 2000km of coastline
- most of vic cost is reserved as public land
ENDANGED SPECIES- orange bellied parrot
LOCATION-south/south east vic- phillip island
difference between intrinsic & extrinsic motivations
intrinsic motivations are the motivations & feelings that we get from within ourselves such as adrenaline rush or personal satisfaction WHEREAS extrinsic motivations is the motivation that we recieve externally such as money or admiration for the environment
define flow
flow refers to the state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.
what are the personal responses to outdoor environments?
POSITIVE- awe
- appreciation
- contemplation
NEGATIVE- fear
- curiosityawe
is the feeling of admiration
appreciation
the recognition of value, significance & enjoyment of the good qualities of an environment
contemplation
observing as well as thinking & reflecting about an outdoor environment
fear
an unpleasant emotion, making someone scared
curiosity
uncertainty of an outdoor experience or adventure, & the negative effects it has on us
outdoor environments as a resource
a resource can be described as something from the environment that supplies, supports or aids humans in some way.
outdoor environments as recreation & adventure
pecreation is typically characterised by the goals of fun, pleasure & adventure
outdoor environments as a spiritual connection
taking time out from the city & everyday life to be amongst nature & reconnecting with the natural world are examples of spiritual experiences
ecological perspective
looking at environments & different ecosystems from the perspective of biological science
JOB EXAMPLE- scientist/ biologist
social perspective
the human interaction with an environment. it refers to the actions of a society or community (rather than of individuals)
JOB EXAMPLE- scout group, life saving team, army etc
economic perspective
what the natural environment can hold in terms of resources & income opportunities.
it can be directly linked to profit- such as tourism, farmiing, fishing
JOB EXAMPLE- commercial fisherman, crop/meat/dairy farmer
types of risks in the outdoors
1) environmental risks
2) risks associated with people
3) risks associated with equipment
types of risks in the outdoors- environmental risks
these risks originate from the environment itself.
it includes factors such as weather, terrain, remoteness (wilderness areas), availability of shelter, & risks linked to australias flora & fauna- snakes, octopuse etc
types of risks in the outdoors- risks associated with people
risks that are linked to the participants. this includes leader, students, & people you may come into contact with.
it includes factors such as: skills, knowledge, experience, age, fear, ability (fitness)
types of risks in the outdoors- risks associated with equipment
risks can also be linked to equipment that we use whilst on an outdoor trip/camp.
they include things such as clothing, kayaks, surfboards, bikes, tents, ropes, helmets etc
