Types and Motivations- Sac 1 Flashcards
Where are alpine environments located in Victoria?
Northeast of the state extending along the great dividing range
What are examples of alpine environments?
Lake mountain, Mount baw baw, Mount buffalo
Why have animals had to adapt to alpine environments?
Low temp, high winds, snow, flooding
What are examples of endangered animals in alpine areas?
Baw baw frog, alpine water skink, mountain Pygmy possum
What type of flora is seen in Vic alpine areas?
Snow gums
What is the highest mountain in Vic?
Mount bogong 1986m
How long does snow cover typically last?
One third of the year
How many species of mammals live in alpine areas?
40
How many bird species live in alpine areas?
200
How many reptile species live in alpine areas?
30
What are examples of alpine area national parks?
Mount buffalo national park, mt baw baw national park
What are threats in the alpine environment?
Ski resorts, feral cats and dogs
What rare animals live in grassland environments?
Eastern barred bandicoot, striped leg less lizard
What impacts the coastal environments?
Large waves, wind, salt and land instability
How long is the coastline in Victoria?
2000kms
What are coastal environment national parks?
Wilson’s prom national park, twelve apostles
What is motivation?
The driving force or reasoning behind a persons desire to do something
What are outdoor experiences?
Memorable events or interactions that engage with people in a personal way to connect them with that place
Is intristic motivation?
Motivations we get from within ourselves, the advantages we gain from doing something
What are extrinsic motivations?
Motivations that we get from outside ourselves, eg. money
What are the four main motives for participation?
Competence, socialisation,stimulus avoidance, cognitive reward
What are examples of the motive competency?
- be the first to accomplish something
- to be competent in a skill
- build physical strength
- set a record
What are examples of the motive stimulus?
- health and well being
- appreciate nature
- escape reality
What is an example of the motive socialisation?
- family, friends, community
- share nature
- personal and social development
- reflection
- independence
What are examples of motives for cognitive reward?
- personal challenge and achievement
- prove something
- adrenaline
- research learn something new
What are some examples of reason to participate in outdoor pursuits?
- break from regular life
- socialise
- independence
- appreciate nature
- learn about nature
- health and fitness
- learn about ourselves
What does the term flow mean?
Being completely involved in an activity, every action follows the previous one and your whole being is involved in using your skills to the utmost.
What are the 8 stages of flow?
- boredom
- apathy
- worry
- anxiety
- arousal
- flow
- control
- relaxation
When was the flow mode made?
1976
