1. Motivations for Outdoor Experiences
Unit 1
Motivations for Outdoor Experiences

2. Motivations for Outdoor Experiences
Motivation is the driving force or reasoning behind a person’s desire to do something
It can also be described as the explanation a person may give for wanting to achieve a particular feat, complete a task or realise a dream

3. Examples of Motivation
May Include:
A desire for an adrenalin rush
To be the first person to accomplish something
A desire to experience a feeling of achievement
To set a record
To seek a feeling of independence
To escape from the reality of everyday life
To share the wonders of the natural world with others through writing, photography, artwork etc...
A desire to prove something

4. Adrenalin Rush Bungy Jumping Sky Diving Surfing Abseiling
Swimming with Sharks

5. Feelings of Accomplishment
Improves self esteem
Allows for people to believe in themselves
Gives people a sense of achievement
Proves to some people that they can achieve anything

6. Seek a Feeling of Independence
Escape from the routines of day to day life
Get in touch with nature
Opportunity to reflect on things happening in life

7. Work and Careers To make a difference to the environment
For study and research
For conservation and preservation
The love of the outdoors

8. An Example:
Brigitte Muir was the first Australian woman to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents.
Initially she set out to be the first, but then it became important for her just to prove to herself that she could do it

9. Opinions
Tim Waston Munro, a forensic psychologist believes that many people who participate in dangerous activities are trying to escape from the ascribed roles and demands of everyday life
Mountaineer Tim McCartney-Snape believes that the urge to seek adventure and explore the physical world is a fundamental part of human nature

10. Activities Learning Activity 1.9 Learning Activity 1.12
Write a brief outline of a personal outdoor experience in your journal
Describe the experience to the class, including what your motivations were for undertaking the experience
Learning Activity 1.12
Class survey of Achievements. What reasons do they give for wanting to do these things? What are the main influences on the activities they participate in?