The influence of perceived risk on participation in outdoor education: NZTRI report released

Anecdotal evidence and several high-profile fatalities associated with outdoor recreation have led some to believe that New Zealand parents and teachers are becoming more risk averse. Outdoor education is, however, a formal part of the school curriculum under the auspices of Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC). Furthermore, prior research has shown that active participation in outdoor pursuits has significant benefits for participants. Consequently, it is important to understand how risk is perceived by parents and teachers and what influence it may be having on participation rates and programming. Please download our report here.