Mr Nicholas Glover
Lecturer, Human Movement

Organisation unit

College of Health School of Allied Health and Human Performance

Location

Adelaide University
Profile of Mr Nicholas Glover

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Nick is a Lecturer in the School of Allied Health & Human Performance (ALH) at Adelaide University. He holds a degree in Applied Science (Human Movement) majoring in Outdoor Education and a research degree in Health Science with First Class Honours from UniSA. His research interests focus on Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of time spent in nature. 
Before joining the University, Nick began his career in information technology before discovering his passion for working with groups in outdoor settings. He has since worked and volunteered across a wide range of programs, including corporate training, youth at risk initiatives, eco-tourism, and school and tertiary Outdoor Education. Nick continues to contribute to the professional training of bushwalking guides (Walking SA) and paddling instructors (Paddle SA). At Adelaide University, Nick coordinates and teaches within the Outdoor Education stream, working with students from the Human Movement, Education, and Outdoor & Environmental Leadership programs. 
As a committed educator, he is an active member of the ALH Teaching Innovations Group, contributing to the approval and implementation of initiatives that support innovation and quality in teaching and learning. He also serves as an Academic Integrity Officer, advising staff, investigating cases, and supporting students. 
Nick is deeply engaged in the Outdoor Education community. He is the current Chair of the Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Australia where he has been recognised with a Service Award; serves on the board of Outdoor Education Australia; and is an active member of the Australian Tertiary Outdoor Education Network. His additional volunteer roles include the Paddle SA Education & Safety Technical Committee and Walking SA’s Assessment Panel and Education Committee.
Nick is a Lecturer in the School of Allied Health & Human Performance (ALH) at Adelaide University. He holds a degree in Applied Science (Human Movement) majoring in Outdoor Education and a research degree in Health Science with First Class Honours from UniSA. His research interests focus on Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of time spent in nature. Before joining the University, Nick began his career in information technology before discovering his passion for working with groups in outdoor settings. He has since worked and volunteered across a wide range of programs, including corporate training, youth at risk initiatives, eco-tourism, and school and tertiary Outdoor Education. Nick continues to contribute to the professional training of bushwalking guides (Walking SA) and paddling instructors (Paddle SA). At Adelaide University, Nick coordinates and teaches within the Outdoor Education stream, working with students from the Human Movement, Education, and Outdoor & Environmental Leadership programs. As a committed educator, he is an active member of the ALH Teaching Innovations Group, contributing to the approval and implementation of initiatives that support innovation and quality in teaching and learning. He also serves as an Academic Integrity Officer, advising staff, investigating cases, and supporting students. Nick is deeply engaged in the Outdoor Education community. He is the current Chair of the Outdoor Educators’ Association of South Au...
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Before joining the University, Nick began a career in information technology where he spent 7 years as part of a highly successful sales team. Seeking a change of direction, he spent two years abroad teaching English in Japan, discovering his passion education. On returning to Australia he completed his university education and began working with groups in outdoor settings across a wide range of programs, including corporate training, youth at risk initiatives, eco-tourism, and school and tertiary Outdoor Education. Nick has worked as part of the Human Movement program since 2011 teaching into a range of courses focusing on group development, physical activity, motor development, health, research methods and statistics, and Outdoor Education.

Nick is a lecturer in Outdoor Education and supports students across all OE courses. He coordinates Foundations of Outdoor Leadership; Leadership in Bush Environments; and Leadership for Country & Well-Being.

Chair: Outdoor Educators' Association of South Australia 
Board member: Outdoor Education Australia
Member: Australian Tertiary Outdoor Education Network
Assessor and Education Committee member: Walking SA
Assessor and Education Committee member: Paddle SA
Last updated on 04/03/2026 by Nicholas Glover