outdoor ed exam sem 1 Flashcards
(34 cards)
define code of conducts
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.
define sustainable development
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
define wilderness
a wilderness can be described as a natural and untouched place, a wilderness environment is big remote and untouched or relatively untouched by humans.
define minimal impact
minimal impact means to leave no trace, it means to create as little to no impact to the environment,.
define experiential learning
experiential learning can be simply defined as to learn by doing , it is the active participation where we learn from our experiences .
what is mother nature (why)
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.
what is an urban environment
urban environments are environments designed to support higher populations and density’s, an example of this is Melbourne city.
what is a built environment
built environments are areas modified to represent features in natural environments an example if this would include bay side rock.
positive and negatives to built environments
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
what are the motivations for participation in outdoor experiences
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
what are extrinsic motivations
extrinsic motivations are motivations we get from outside of our self which are external to us, extrinsic motivations is usually motivations by money
what are intrinsic motivations
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
alpine environment
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
grasslands environment
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
coastal environments
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
MIHALY CSIKSZENTIMIHAYLI “ FLOW MODEL” 1976
the flow chart contains 8 categories
- anxiety
- worry
- apathy
- arousal
- boredom
- flow
- control
- relaxation
positive and negative responses to outdoor environment
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)
what are the 3 perspectives
- ecological
- social
- economical
what is the ecological perspective
a biologist would view plants animals and places by an ecological perspective because they learn though the environment .
what is the social perspective
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.
what is the economical perspective
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
what are the 3 main types of risks
- environmental risks
- risks associated with people
- risks associated with equipment
what are environmental risks
environmental risks are risks out of our control they include factors such as weather, terrain and shelter, these risks originate from the outdoors
what are risks associated with people
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
