Dave Hardy
Mountaineer, skier and canoeist with experience throughout Europe, North America and New Zealand. Formerly: secretary Association of Mountaineering Instructors, involved in regional ski organization and coaching. Research interests: the sociological and cultural importance of outdoor recreation in society.
Teaching areas: leadership teaching and coaching of outdoor pursuits, in particularly kayaking, skiing and mountaineering; adventure and environmental tourism. MA in Tourism and Leisure; MIC European Mt. Leader; BCU Level 5 Coach -Inland and Sea; BASI Ski Instructor; Coach Alpine Skiing; RYA Senior Sailing Instructor. Technical Advisor AALA. NVQ assessor- D22/23.
Web site: www.staff.ljmu.ac.uk/olfdhard
Recent Publications
Martin, D. and Hardy, D. (2009) TOAD 2: An Evaluation of a Preventive Outdoor Education Initiative- Interim Report. Liverpool; Liverpool John Moores University.

