Motivations For Outdoor Experiances Flashcards
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Define nature
The living things, the ecosystems and the processes that form them and the places in which we find all of these
Why is it called Mother Nature
Mother Nature is defined as “Mother” as the environment displays caring and nurturing qualities like a mother would have
Define urban/built environment
An environment designed to replicate something that is natural. An attempt to recreate conditions found in natural environments
Eg artificial surfing reef
Indoor rock climbing centres
Indoor snow skiing centres
Define wilderness
An environment that is big, remote and untouched or relatively untouched by humans
Protected areas
Places deemed so significant for humans and for environmental protection. There are a number of protected areas in Victoria and across Australia. National parks, state parks, marine parks and heritage sites are some different types of protected areas
Motivations
Motivation is often described as the driving force or reasoning behind a persons desire to do something; the explanation a person may give for wanting to achieve a particular task or realise a dream
Competence or mastery
Socialisation
Cognitive reward or intellectual challenge /development
Stimulus avoidance
What is a an alpine environment
The word alpine is often used to describe any high mountain area. The terms refers to areas above a certain altitude that are treeless because of prolonged loss temperatures
Where is an alpine area in Victoria
The Victorian alps extends across the great diving range including isolate plateaus such as Lake Mountain, Mt Baw Baw and Mount buffalo
The Victorian alps encompasses approximately 500,000 hectares of the north and east of the state
Two facts about the alpines
Only 0.5% of Australia is treeless alpine
The highest mountain in Victoria is mount Bogon at 1986m
Two endangered animal species from the alpine area
Baw Baw frog
Mount pjymy possum
What is a grassland environment
Areas in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of grasses. Grasslands mostly occur in small areas which are at risk of urban development, weed invasions, salinity and agricultural practices
Where are grasslands located in Victoria
I’m
Two facts about grasslands in Victoria
Prior to European settlement grasslands covered the plains between the Murray valley and the great dividing range
Less than 10% of natural trees or shrubs cover
Example of an endangered species from grasslands
Bush curlew
Coastal and marine environments
In general, the coastal environment can be defined as that area lying at the interface between land and sea (or other large body of water).
The Victorian costal environment and many other coastal areas range from sheltered bays and inlets to rugged cliffs. Factors that influence the appearance of a coastal area include exposure to large waves, wind, salt and natural land instability
Where is a costal/ marine environment in Victoria
Victoria has 2000km of coastline, much of it has been reserved for public land. Some examples of Victorian coastal areas include wilsons prom and the 12 apostles
Two facts about Victorian costal or marine environments
The largest threat to coastal areas comes from urban development (and the associated issues of introduced weeds and animals, which readily adapt to the ecosystem)
In 2002 the government declared a system of marine national parks to further protect the regions
An endangered animal species in coastal or marine environments is…
Hooded plove
Orange bellied parrot
Competence / mastery
To be the first person to accomplish something
To set a record
To build physical strength through outdoor pursuits
To be competent in the outdoor activity/skill
Socialisation
This type of motivation relates to the social benefits we get from participating in outdoor experiences
To share nature with others
Personal and social development for young people
Contemplation and reflection, to learn from and about the outdoor environment
Stimulus avoidance
A kind of negative reinforcement. This is where we do something because it helps us avoid something else.
Health and wellbeing
Appreciation of nature
To escape from the reality of everyday life
Cognitive reward
About the metal rewards we get from participating in an outdoor experience Outdoor pursuits - personal challenge Desire to prove something Desire for an adrenaline rush Experience challenges and uncertainty
What are the four motives for participation
Competence or mastery
Socialisation
Cognitive reward or intellectual challenge /development
Stimulus avoidance
Positives of urban built environments
They are areas of permanent infrastructure designed to support higher populations and densities
Urban built environments are convenient as they don’t depend on the weather or specific conditions
They are year round permeant infrastructures which are easily accessible to the public
