معرفی
Dr. Alan Hockley is a Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) since 2002, holding a PhD in Outdoor Education and Adventure Recreation. His academic roles include teaching in Outdoor Education, Sports, and Events programs, and leading the Learning Development Unit since 2013. He serves as an External Examiner for an MA Outdoor Education course at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. His research focuses on qualitative methodologies (phenomenology, autoethnography) and the intersection of recreation with health and wellbeing. Notably, his 2012 thesis explored 'wayfaring' through landscape analysis.
Education:
- PhD in Outdoor Education and Adventure Recreation (BNU)
- Outdoor Education and Adventure Recreation degree (BNU)
Research Interests: Qualitative research, phenomenology, autoethnography, recreation's role in health promotion, and sustainable wellbeing strategies for ageing populations. His work bridges environmental science, sociology, and public health.
Publications: Key works include analyses of walking's benefits for elderly populations (2016) and interdisciplinary research frameworks in outdoor studies (2015). His doctoral thesis established foundational theories on spatial practices and human-environment interaction.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Certified Practitioner in ALDinHE
- Member of LDHEN
Advising/Grants: No specific grants or student advising listed, though he leads academic projects and collaborates on research initiatives.
