Outdoor Recreation

What are the technical skills and understanding needed for safe participation in outdoor recreation activities?

100

When establishing a campsite what does the term tree fall evaluation mean?

Be aware of trees and overhanging branches that could fall on your tent.

200

What is mean't by 'leave no trace' camping?

In camp • Use an established campsite, if possible. • Choose a flat site. Avoid levelling or digging drains. • Do not stay more than two nights in one site. • Do not pick or cut vegetation. • Provide privacy and peace for others. • Carry out all rubbish in a plastic bag, including all food scraps. Toilets • Preferably dig a ‘cat-hole’. • Always bury solids and paper. • Keep well away from water supplies. • Wash your hands away from the stream. • Carry out sanitary pads, tampons and other disposable items. Campfires • Use an already established campsite and fireplace, if possible. • Use a stove for cooking. • If a fire is necessary and there is no established fireplace, dig a pit and save the soil. • Share a fire with others and keep the fire small. • Extinguish fires thoroughly, then replace the soil and restore the area. • Use a slump hole for washing billies, etc. and situate it at least 50 metres away from any water sources. • Leave the campsite as close as possible to the condition in which it was found—or in an improved condition.

300

What planning skills are required to ensure safe participation in outdoor recreation?

 environment planning, eg weather, venue  emergency management planning/risk assessment, eg escape routes, first aid preparation, communication modes with external authorities, reconnoitre of routes  food and water considerations  resources for safe participation, eg tent, protective clothing  legal and administrative requirements, eg permission, liaison with authorities, trip intention forms

400

What are the geographical, environmental and climatic considerations to consider when selecting a campsite?

Geographic Level, well drained ground, upstream from toilets, not in creek beds. Environmental Only stay in one site for 2 days then move on, where you have least amount of impact Climatic Aspect of site (early morning sun), wind protected,

What impact do group dynamics have on the outdoor experience?

100

What are 2 of the 4 leadership styles?

Democratic Laissez Faire Autocratic Strategic non-intervention

200

What are 3 of the 4 stages of group dynamics

Forming Storming Norming Transforming

300

Give an example of why it is important to have good decision making skills when you are a group leader.

In emergency situations

400

Give an example of an activity that requires a balance of challenge and safety and how this may change due to level of experience

Mountain biking Low level - more safety less challenge High level - more challenge