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Outdoor Recreation Leadership Module - Matching Challenges to skills with AEP

This video focuses on matching the challenges/risks to the skills/competencies to create a peak adventure or the desired experience. It has its roots in Csikszentmihalyi’s flow concept and Priest and Gass’ Adventure Experience Paradigm (AEP). In designing the outdoor experience, it would seem obvious that an instructor or trip leader would seek to match the skills and competencies of the participants with the challenges and risks presented by the activity. The concept is a fundamental principle in instruction and trip planning, yet its implementation is often less obvious. This video presents case studies in an interactive approach that show how this match can occur. The purpose of this video is to provide Volunteer Outdoor Trip Leaders with the skills needed to be a trip leader. It was the third concept module in the outdoor leadership series. To see how it fits into the overall scheme, consult the “Volunteer Outdoor Recreation Leader Skills - The Model” (   • Volunteer Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader S...  ). In the model, the AEP is one of a series of videos that focuses on facilitation skills (e.g. leadership, situational awareness, etc.). The question is how to provide condensed “experience-based judgement.” The emphasis on scenarios and decision-making helps to accomplish this objective. The principle of matching the challenges and risks of the activity with the skills and competencies of participants cannot be overemphasized. It aids in risk management by reducing the likelihood of an accident. It should be a guiding principle in trip planning. The video begins with an explanation of the AEP model and its application in an outdoor setting. It presents several case studies and scenarios that present mismatches between the challenges and risk and the skills and competencies of the participants. The mismatches provide stimulation for group discussions and the steps taken. A condensed version of the “Shennandoah Incident” is presented as one of the case studies. The river was at flood stage. Participants sought a team building experience and a mild experience. There was a clear mismatch. The outfitter had several options to accomplish the team building experience, yet chose the high water adrenaline rush. As might be expected, participants were unhappy and there was a lawsuit. For a more in-depth version of the incident and its relationship to the model, see the “Shennandoah Staircase Incident - Matching the experience desired with the program provided.”    • Shenandoah Incident - Matching the Experie...   In the video, additional scenarios are presented along with accompanying discussion questions. These scenarios are ideal for stimulating group discussions in educational settings. The problem for the volunteer outdoor trip leader, or any outdoor trip leader, is gaining “experience-based judgement.” Using case studies and scenarios helps develop experienced-based judgement and situational awareness.