Compile a detailed report based on two outdoor adventure activities, one land-based and one water-based

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I have compiled a detailed report based on two outdoor adventure activities, one land-based and one water-based. Within the report I have looked at a number of aspects:

* What is meant by outdoor adventure activities and those that are available within the UK and in my local area

* The benefits of the two activities and;

* The participants involved within it

* The role of national governing bodies and regulatory bodies in outdoor adventure activities

What are Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA's)?

Outdoor adventure activities can be categorised into 3 main areas (only 2 of which I will look into further):

* Water based activities (such as windsurfing and sailing)

* Land based activities (such as skiing and caving)

* Air based activities (parachuting and hand gliding) - these activities will generally be too expensive for us to participate in during school.

Benefits Table

ACTIVITY

COST

AVALIABILITY

ENJOYMENT

SAFETY

TIME

C.A.

H.A.

Rock Climbing

5

5

3

3

3

2

4

Wind Surfing

2

4

4

4

2

3

2

Gliding

2

5

2

2

5

Micro Lighting

3

5

2

2

5

Parachuting

3

4

3

4

2

Snowboarding

3

4

3

5

2

4

4

Canoeing

4

3

2

2

4

2

4

Fishing

3

5

5

2

5

Archery

3

5

3

2

4

3

4

The table above briefly analyses some of the possible benefits

and drawbacks of a selection of outdoor adventure activities.

I have graded each activity in a number of areas, with a mark

between 1 - 5 (see key). In a few cases the highlighted areas

of the table suggest that a particular activity would be unfeasible

for us as a class to partake in, in the future. Most notably because

they would be too expensive or could be unsafe.

From studying the table above I have decided to carry out some further research into rock climbing (land-based activity) and windsurfing (water-based activity).

Benefits

Many outdoor activities come with similar benefits for the participants. This is no different for the two activities I have chosen to research. The benefits are:

* They give the participants an adrenaline rush

* They provide high levels of fun and excitement

* Freedom/escapism for a period of time

* It is a challenge and an adventure

* If done at a competitive level, the participant may gain a sense of self achievement

* Often the activities have a certain level of danger and so this fear may give the participant a thrill

* Although dangerous, many activities will help with health and fitness

Rock Climbing is an adventure sport that is inspirational; promote self-reliance, leadership and an appreciation of environmental and cultural values. It is easy to take up, has recognised standards of difficulty and excellence, and has organised competitions. To enjoy the variety of climbing and walking, participants travel extensively around the UK, regularly visit Europe and make trips further a field. This is a potentially life-long activity, normally lead to extensive travel and is open to all. As a continued growth in participation shows, many find the challenge of rock climbing very appealing. The moderate endurance and low physical impact of climbing
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is a very healthy, relaxing and rewarding form of physical activity that can last well into retirement years. Meanwhile younger generations are attracted in larger numbers to the obvious adventure of an expedition to the mountains or the challenge of rock climbing.

(www.thebmc.co.uk)

Windsurfing is a sport that instantly captured the imagination, when it was invented in 1969, and as time passes has established itself as a genuinely new sport. It has grown so rapidly that it now enjoys official Olympic status, has millions of followers around the world and has given rise to a ...

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