unit 1 Flashcards
intrinsic motivation
motivations we get from within ourselves
extrinsic motivation
motivations we get from outside ourselves
code of conduct
a set of rules for correct practice in outdoor environments
Are created by stakeholders (government, department of Environment, parks victoria)
socioeconomic status
being able to afford the experience
cultural background
beliefs and practices
age
more time, physical ability
physical ability
young children and older people may struggle to do certain activitys
positives of technology
gives unskilled participants a chance
people feel safer
can spend longer in outdoors
can endure extreme conditions
negatives technology
deskilling of knowledgeable enthusiasts
people relying to heavily on technology
lack of need to develop skills
disconnects us from natural world
complete mastery
being first to see or complete something
being competent in an activity
setting a record
stimulus avoidance
negative reinforcement, do something because it helps us avoid something
participating in outdoor experiences as an escape
the health and wellbeing we get from participation
being on our own
socialisation
social benefits we get from participating
personal and social benefits
feeling of community from doing things for other people
feeling of growth and independence
cognitive reward
mental rewards we get from participating in an outdoor experience
learning something new
obtaining an adrenalin rush
experiencing flow
absolute risk
uppermost limit of risk
real risk
the amount of risk that actually exists at a given moment
