Indigenous and Non-Indigenous understandings
How does the Indigenous definition of "Country" differ from the European Australian perspective?
Indigenous people view Country as a spiritual and cultural concept which they have deep connections with, while Europeans see it as a geographical location and something to be owned. This land is me vs this land is mine.
What does SES stand for?
Socioeconomic status
What are the 4 types of motivation?
Competence mastery, socialisation, cognitive reward, stimulus avoidance
Which of the following is NOT a potential loss associated with risk?
a) Physical injury
b) Psychological embarrassment
c) Financial gain
d) Damage to equipment
c) Financial gain
Identify 3 ways technology has influenced our experiences with outdoor activities.
Improved accessibility, deskilling, improved safety
How might Indigenous Australians know a place through a custodianship perspective?
Custodianship = a sense of spiritual connection and protection/ management of outdoor environments. We will see people using sustainable practices.
What are the 5 factors that can affect access?
SES, age, physical ability, gender, cultural background
What was Tommy's main motivation when climbing the Dawn Wall?
Competency mastery: An extremely challenging climb that would allow him the opportunity to test his skills.
Stimulus avoidance: removing himself from the stresses of everyday life and his divorce.
Cognitive reward: the challenge
Socialisation: climbing with Kevin
Identify 5 factors that should be considered when identifying risks in outdoor environments
Examples include: Skill level, age, leader's experience, required equipment, access, safety standards, weather, prior knowledge, and communication
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of technology making activities too easy?
Deskilling
How might someone know an environment from an economic perspective?
Assessing the economic value and resources offered by an outdoor environment
Why might outdoor education participants experience culture shock during outdoor activities?
Examples of answers include:
They may encounter different cultural practices and beliefs.
They may struggle to adapt to unfamiliar environments.
They may face language barriers.
What is flow state? Using an example of a recreational activity, describe how someone may achieve it.
Peak concentration and engagement in a particular activity. Occurs with there is high skill and challenge level.
What is perceived risk? Provide an example of a perceived risk from an outdoor recreation activity.
A subjective risk assessment. Examples: fear of heights rock climbing, fear of getting attacked by a shark while snorkelling
Which of the following best defines technology?
a) The use of digital devices
b) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
c) The study of outdoor environments
d) The development of new recreational activities
b) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
How does experiential knowledge contribute to our understanding of outdoor environments?
By actively engaging with the environment and gaining hands-on experience.
What are the 3 components of SES? Explain how each component may limit someones ability to access bushwalking.
Education, occupation, income
Identify and describe 4 motives a media depiction of an outdoor environment may have.
To scare
To sell a place or experience
To challenge
To inform
To celebrate nature and the outdoors
To understand and develop our knowledge
9. What is risk management?
a) The process of eliminating all risks in outdoor activities
b) The process of accepting all risks in outdoor activities
c) The process of mitigating, minimising, and managing risks
d) The process of evaluating the consequences of risks
c) The process of mitigating, minimising, and managing risks
Identify and describe a piece of technology that has made mountain bike riding more accessible.
Examples:
Helmet: Safer
E-bikes: easier to ride up hills
Bikes with suspension: more comfortable ride. Able to ride more challenging terrain.
What are the 5 types of perspectives that Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians may know an outdoor environment? Identify which perspectives are the best fit for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Recreation (non-Indigenous)
Resource (Both)
Custodianship (Indigenous)
Spiritual connection (Indigenous)
A study site (Non-Indigenous)
Identify 3 ways low socioeconomic status (SES) impacts someone's ability to participate in outdoor adventure activities.
Examples of answers:
They may not have access to proper equipment and lessons.
They may have limited free time due to work commitments.
They may not be able to afford the cost of participation.
What are the 5 types of media portrayals? Describe 1.
An adversary
A gymnasium
A resource
A museum
A cathedral
Using DRSABCD, how would you treat a snake bite.
Dangers: ensure the snake is still not in the area. Make loud noises.
Response: COWS/ talk to the patient if conscious
Send for help: call 000
Airways: check airwars if unconscious. If talking make sure airways are feeling normal.
Breathing: 10 sec look listen feel check if unconscious. If talking, ask fir any changes.
Compressions: 30 comp: 2 breaths if not breathing. Not needed if conscious.
Defib: attach as soon as possible if not breathing.
Firstaid: using compression bandage, wrap the patients entire limb. Immoblise limb with another limb or something rigid.
Explain how matches have led to deskilling.
Matches have eliminated the need to learn how to light fires. As such, many people no longer have these skills. This can lead to issues if matches are unavailable or get wet.