unit 1 AOS2

Question 1

what are codes of conduct

Answer 1

a set of rules for the way we must act in the outdoors, promoting safe and enjoyable participation

Question 2

minimal impact

Answer 2

having as little environmental impact as possible and leaving no trace

Question 3

sustainable development

Question 4

what is risk

Answer 4

the potential to lose something that you value

Question 5

types of risk

Answer 5

absolute, real, perceived

Question 6

draw a adventure experience paradigm

Question 7

what are the 5 factors that effect outdoor experiences

Answer 7

socio-economic status, gender, age, physical ability, cultural background

Question 8

gender factor

Answer 8

there can be more focus on masculine outdoor activities

Question 9

age factor

Answer 9

some activities aren’t intended for adults and some activities aren’t intended fro minors. age can also restrict access to activities e.g driving

Question 10

socio-economic status factor

Answer 10

relates to an individuals social and economic position, and is a sociological and economic total measure of a persons work experience

Question 11

physical ability factor

Answer 11

the ability to perform a physical act

Question 12

cultural background factor

Answer 12

one’s life experience is shaped by their membership in groups based on ethnicity, race, gender, language

Question 13

some examples of codes of conduct

Answer 13

staying on the trail while bushwalking, disposing of waste properly

Question 14

why do we have codes of conduct (2 reasons)

Answer 14

to keep yourself and others safe, to allow other people to enjoy outdoor experiences after you

Question 15

how does technology affect access?

Answer 15

can increase access as technology can give directions to certain activities, can provide more safety which encourages participation

Question 16

relate technology to an activity you’ve participated in?

Question 17

how does media influence us?

Answer 17

the media can influence us by creating fear of the outdoor environment, e.g horror movies, and causes a decrease in participation in outdoor activities.

Question 18

how has technology advanced over time

Answer 18

in the past, people have had to use physical maps and compasses, but now people have access to technology such as phones and GPS’s

Question 19

absolute risk

Answer 19

uppermost limit of risk

Question 20

real risk

Answer 20

the actual level of risk during a certain activity

Question 21

perceived risk

Answer 21

what an individual thinks the risk of an activity is

Question 22

what are the five stages of the adventure experience paradigm

Answer 22

exploration and experimentation, adventure, peak adventure, misadventure, devastation and disaster

Question 23

what is exploration and experimentation

Answer 23

the task is easy and the individual may have time to pause or experiment.

Question 24

what is adventure

Answer 24

the individual is placing themselves at risk and the outcome is uncertain, and the individual becomes more focussed on the activity

Question 25

what is peak adventure

Answer 25

the difficulty is equal to the competence of the individual creating optimal arousal, resulting in maximum performance, and may result in flow

Question 26

what is misadventure

Answer 26

immediate reactions are negative and the challenge becomes too difficult

Question 27

what is devastation and disaster

Answer 27

the degree of difficulty is greater than individuals competence, may result in harm or death

Question 28

what is perceived difficulty

Answer 28

what a person understands the difficulty of a task or experience to be, but they could over or underestimate, making them unaware of the real dangers

Question 29

what is perceived competence

Answer 29

what a person understands their competence or ability to be. an inexperienced person may overestimate their competence putting themselves in a dangerous situation