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 * AREA OF STUDY 1 **


 * Motivations for outdoor experience **

This area of study focuses on students’ outdoor experiences to investigate motivations for, and responses to, nature and outdoor experiences. Students investigate a range of contemporary uses and meanings of terms such as ‘nature’ and ‘natural environments’. This area of study introduces a cultural perspective on the ways humans relate to nature. Students evaluate how media portrayals of nature and risk can influence their personal responses to the natural environment. Practical outdoor experiences should provide students with the opportunity to plan for safe participation in outdoor experiences and develop practical skills related to minimal impact travelling and living. Students use these experiences as the basis for reflection and analysis.

On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse ways in which individuals experience, understand and respond to natural environments, with reference to related outdoor experiences. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on knowledge and related skills outlined in area of study 1.
 * Outcome 1 **

// Key knowledge // This knowledge includes: 1) the use and meanings of the terms ‘nature’ and ‘natural environments’; 2) motivations for seeking outdoor experiences; 3) human responses to nature such as fear, appreciation, awe or contemplation; 4) media portrayals of nature and outdoor experiences; 5) personal responses to risk in outdoor experiences; 6) planning for safe participation in outdoor experiences which explore a range of responses to nature; 7) understanding related to minimal impact outdoor travel and living.

// Key skills // These skills include the ability to: 9) analyse information collected during outdoor experiences; 10) describe the different ways in which the terms ‘nature’ and ‘natural environment’ are used; 11) analyse motivations for seeking outdoor experiences; 12) evaluate and report on personal responses to risk in outdoor experiences; 13) use media images of nature and outdoor experiences to illustrate personal responses to risk, nature and varying motives for participating in natural environments;
 * 1) plan, participate in and reflect upon outdoor experiences;
 * 1) use appropriate practical skills for minimum impact travelling, living and investigation of naturalenvironments;
 * 2) work cooperatively in groups during outdoor and classroom experiences


 * 1) Relevant to all aspects of trip