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outdoor ed exam sem 1 Flashcards

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define code of conducts

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codes of conduct can be seen as a set of rules we must follow to partake in an activity safely, we do not have to do this it is a recommendation.

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define sustainable development

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Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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define wilderness

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a wilderness can be described as a natural and untouched place, a wilderness environment is big remote and untouched or relatively untouched by humans.

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define minimal impact

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minimal impact means to leave no trace, it means to create as little to no impact to the environment,.

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define experiential learning

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experiential learning can be simply defined as to learn by doing , it is the active participation where we learn from our experiences .

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what is mother nature (why)

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its called mother nature not father nature because its a concept and throwback from the early societies, women where the nurtures for children, and so the ecosystem and other living things where seen from this female perspective.

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what is an urban environment

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urban environments are environments designed to support higher populations and density’s, an example of this is Melbourne city.

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what is a built environment

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built environments are areas modified to represent features in natural environments an example if this would include bay side rock.

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positive and negatives to built environments

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positives

  • go all year
  • go in harsh weather conditions
  • can be expensive
  • easy access
  • training and development

negatives

  • no access to outdoors
  • energy consumption
  • destroying nature
  • no beautiful view
  • impacts on habitats
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what are the motivations for participation in outdoor experiences

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competence/mastery

  • be the first to accomplish something
  • set a record

stimulus avoidance

  • appreciation of nature
  • health and well being

socialization

  • family friends and community
  • learn from nature

cognitive reward

  • desire or adrenaline rush
  • experiences challenges
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what are extrinsic motivations

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extrinsic motivations are motivations we get from outside of our self which are external to us, extrinsic motivations is usually motivations by money

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what are intrinsic motivations

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intrinsic motivations are motivations that we get from within our self’s, intrinsic motivations are the advantages we gain from doing something and the feeling we get from it

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alpine environment

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usually high mountains areas with high winds low temps and sometimes snow,

the endangered species include the baw baw frog and the pygmy possum

2 facts,

  • climate conditions are harsh
  • they are typically covered in snow for more than a third of the year
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grasslands environment

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grasslands are dominated by grasses and other small plants such as herbs and flowers, there are not usually tress in a grassland,

some of the endangered wild life include barred bandicoot an the legless lizard

some facts include

  • Victoria grasslands are now threatened
  • less than 10% natural tree cover
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coastal environments

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Victoria has 200km of coastline, a lot of the Victorian coast is reserved as public land, the largest threat to coastal environments are urban environments,

Wilson prom and twelve apostles have been declared a national park

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MIHALY CSIKSZENTIMIHAYLI “ FLOW MODEL” 1976

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the flow chart contains 8 categories

  • anxiety
  • worry
  • apathy
  • arousal
  • boredom
  • flow
  • control
  • relaxation
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positive and negative responses to outdoor environment

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positive

  • appreciation (appreciation is the recognition of value, significance and enjoyment of the good quality of an environment )
  • awe (awe is the feeling of admiration)
  • contemplation (the definition of contemplation is to observe as well as thinking, learning and reflecting about an outdoor environment)

negative

  • fear (fear is an unpleasant emotion, making someone scared)
  • curiosity (curiosity is an uncertainty of an outdoor experience or adventure experience , and the negative effect)
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what are the 3 perspectives

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  • ecological
  • social
  • economical
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what is the ecological perspective

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a biologist would view plants animals and places by an ecological perspective because they learn though the environment .

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what is the social perspective

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its our way of interacting in environments with with your friends, family or community, when talking from a social perspective its anything more than yourself. your going to learn more with a group of people and enjoy your time mere.

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what is the economical perspective

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someone with an economical perspective would generally include a teacher of some kind, if its a teacher of the environment or someone involved with tourism and they make money, they view the environment as valuable because they make money, this is an economical perspective

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what are the 3 main types of risks

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  • environmental risks
  • risks associated with people
  • risks associated with equipment
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what are environmental risks

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environmental risks are risks out of our control they include factors such as weather, terrain and shelter, these risks originate from the outdoors

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what are risks associated with people

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risks can be connected to the people involved with outdoor activities such as leaders and participants and groups, these include factors as skill, knowledge, experience, health and fitness

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what are risks associated with equipment

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risks with equipment, equipment involve helmet, kayak, carbines, ropes and tents, the risk is if these fail us or brake that means we are at risk.

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how can the media portray outdoor environments

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To celebrate nature and the outdoors - e.g. film or television series.

To sell a place or an experience - advertising, marketing (tourism)

To inform - newspapers, magazine, internet.

To understand and develop our knowledge - wildlife doco, education.

To challenge - film, tv, and music challenge our outdoor relationships.

To scare - fear through media. Horror films.

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4 ways in which the media can influence us

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  • informing (such as educating people about an issue)
  • influencing (influencing someone to buy the latest tech)
  • changing behaviors (moderating the way someone acts, eg loving a place because everybody else loves it
  • motivating (inspiring people to care about something or inspiring them to visit to a particular place or do a particular activity)
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codes of conduct- surffing

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  • wear helmets at all times - when in educational setting
  • beginner surfers (school groups) - to use soft boards
  • participants should have basic swimming and water safety skills
  • leg ropes must be worn (or equivalent)
  • rescue tubes/boards must be ready for use.
  • use whistle or other device for signalling
  • keep of sand dunes and coastal cliffs
  • avoid nesting areas
  • do not touch any animals and be aware of those that can be harmful
  • use appropriate toileting practices.
  • minimal impact - leave no trace
  • remove any other rubbish you see
  • do not collect shells or other marine life.
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codes of conduct- bush walking

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  • stay on tracks provided
  • be aware of sensitive areas (vegetation)
  • avoid marking the track with tape or rock cairns
  • observe and enjoy the wildlife - but do not disturb
  • follow appropriate toileting practices
  • use boot cleaning stations
  • minimal impact - leave no trace
30
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factors that affect our outdoor experience

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  • socioeconomic status
  • cultural background
  • age
  • gender
  • physical ability
31
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positive affects on new technologies

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  • gives the unskilled participants the chance to partake in outdoor experiences
  • dues to all the safety and emergency devices people carry they feel safe
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negative affects on new technologies

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  • can deskill participants
  • people are relying to heavily on technology
  • makes us disconnects from or natural world
33
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types of risks

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Absolute Risk - uppermost limit of risk (risk death) an example of this is solo climbing, meaning if you fall you generally die

Real Risk - The amount of risk that actually exists at a given moment, an example of this is when the risk is low due to the amount of safety features

Perceived Risk - Individuals subjective assessment of the real risk present at any time. an example of this is a person on a moderately difficult climb seeing it as a high risk activity

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the adventure experience paradigm

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risk, competence

devastation and disaster
misadventure
peak adventure
adventure
exploration and experimentation

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