Learn more about the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership (JOREL) for our final podcast of season one! In this conversation, Guy Debrun discusses the JOREL with Jeannette Stawski. He shares his own outdoor adventures and explains his role as a lecturer in sports and recreation management. They discuss the importance of research in the outdoor industry and how the JOREL provides evidence-based best practices.
The conversation discusses the importance of research in the field of outdoor recreation and education, specifically focusing on the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership (JOREL). The conversation highlights the benefits of incorporating research into outdoor programs, such as advocating for the program and improving program quality. It also emphasizes the need for practitioners to utilize and contribute to the research in order to enhance the professionalism of the field. The conversation touches on topics like mental health, leadership development, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives in research.
About Guy
Guy is from the White Mountains of NH. He has lived in Maine, Africa, New York, and Pennsylvania before setting down in Harrisonburg, VA. Guy serves as a Lecturer at James Madison University.
Guy graduated from Messiah College where he earned his undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education. He completed a master's degree in Sport and Recreation Management from JMU. He then worked for the outdoor program at the University of Maine for five years followed by three years at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA.
Beyond rock and ice climbing Guy enjoys paddling moving water, riding a bicycle on trails, skiing with his heels free and chasing turkey and deer about the woods.
Guy has completed the AMGA Rock Guide Course, is a Single Pitch Instructor, and has a Wilderness EMT credential.
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