Influences On OE- Sac 3 Flashcards
What is absolute risk?
The uppermost limit of risk in a particular situation
What is a perceived risk?
The subjective assessment of a risk a person makes. This can be lower or higher than the actual risk
What is an actual/ real risk
The risk that actually exists for a particular situation or activity
What is competency?
The ability of someone to deal with situations they are in
What types of media could be used?
Newspapers, booms, magazines, tv commercial/ program, travel brochure
In what ways can the media portray the outdoors?
Celebrate, sell place or experience, inform, scare
How does the media influence our experience of the outdoors?
Tapping into our personal and emotional responses
What is the code of conduct?
A set of ‘rules’ which govern the ways in which you just act when in the outdoors and participating in the environment. These are often unspoken rules
What are factors to consider when planning a trip?
Location, time of year, weather, capabilities,
What are the advantages of a GPS?
- accurately locates position and tracks movements
- enter route before trip
What are the advantages of a compass?
- tough/ durable
- doesn’t require power
What are the disadvantages of a GPS?
- requires batteries to operate
- can be damaged by water, cold or shock
What is a disadvantage of using a compass?
-requires skill and knowledge to use
What are some minimal impact strategies?
- leave no trace
- tread softly
- take nothing only photographs
- leave only footprints
- pack it in, pack it out
What are the advantages of technological advances?
- gives unskilled participants a chance to partake
- feel safer
