M1 – compere and contrast 4 OAA
Advantages and disadvantages of each activity
Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and orienteering
An advantage of rock climbing is that it can be done both inside and outdoor therefore the weather isn’t
always something that you need to worry about when participating in this activity. You can do this with
mountain biking as it is an activity that requires being out on trails as well as hiking and orienteering. An
advantage all 4 OAA have in common is that they all require you to do somewhat of fitness which is
good for your health and very beneficial. Another advantage about hiking, mountain biking and rock
climbing is that you can do it as a group or individually were as orienteering you tend to do with a group
of people as it is a national, competitive activity. Mountain biking and rock climbing require a lot more
equipment compared to the other activities, for mountain biking you need what’s in your rucksack as
well as your bike. In mountain climbing you need ropers and safety equipment whereas hiking and
orienteering you wont need anything that doesn’t fit into one rucksack. Another difference is that hiking
can be a very calm and relaxing activity where as orienteering, rock climbing and mountain biking
require quick thinking and tactical skills.
What can you achieve in the activities?
In orienteering, rock climbing and mountain biking require technical and problem-solving skills this will
help you build up those skills that may be useful in the future.
Advantages and disadvantages of each activity
Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and orienteering
An advantage of rock climbing is that it can be done both inside and outdoor therefore the weather isn’t
always something that you need to worry about when participating in this activity. You can do this with
mountain biking as it is an activity that requires being out on trails as well as hiking and orienteering. An
advantage all 4 OAA have in common is that they all require you to do somewhat of fitness which is
good for your health and very beneficial. Another advantage about hiking, mountain biking and rock
climbing is that you can do it as a group or individually were as orienteering you tend to do with a group
of people as it is a national, competitive activity. Mountain biking and rock climbing require a lot more
equipment compared to the other activities, for mountain biking you need what’s in your rucksack as
well as your bike. In mountain climbing you need ropers and safety equipment whereas hiking and
orienteering you wont need anything that doesn’t fit into one rucksack. Another difference is that hiking
can be a very calm and relaxing activity where as orienteering, rock climbing and mountain biking
require quick thinking and tactical skills.
What can you achieve in the activities?
In orienteering, rock climbing and mountain biking require technical and problem-solving skills this will
help you build up those skills that may be useful in the future.
