Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Dr Ashley Hardwell
Senior Lecturer
Originally a registered Nurse for people with disabilities, Ashley questioned care in the community policies of the 1980's, eventually seeking answers through the BA (Hons) Community Studies programme offered at Ilkley.
This fuelled a quest to understand more about people and their interest in alternative sports through the leisure and recreation option pathway of the degree. This has formed the foundation of postgraduate dissertation work which has been continued while lecturing in leisure sport, and tourism.
His wide experience of teaching in a variety of FE and HE settings over 16 years underpins his passion for teaching as well as sociological research in alternative sport more generally.
Current Teaching
Dr Hardwell is responsible for delivering theoretical perspectives on organisational motivation and behaviour. He provides research methodology programmes to students at level 2 and 3 and ensures a coordinated approach to Personal Development programming at level 1.