Ms. Sarah Grocutt | Wellbeing | Best Researcher Award
Ms. Sarah Grocutt | Wellbeing | Master’s Student at University of Worcester | United Kingdom
Ms. Sarah Grocutt is an accomplished educator, researcher, and international presenter specializing in biology, outdoor education, and therapeutic learning, with a career that reflects a unique integration of academic teaching, wellbeing, and inclusive practices. She earned a BSc (Hons) in Science from The Open University, complemented by a Certificate and Diploma in Education from the University of Worcester, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Outdoor Education at the same institution. In addition, she has obtained professional qualifications including Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), the OCR Assessors Award, EdExcel V1 Quality Assurance Award, TEFL certification, and certificates in Mental Health Awareness and Outdoor Therapy, underscoring her dedication to professional development. Her teaching experience spans secondary schools, colleges, universities, and international institutions, including Malvern College, Abbey College, Randstad Academic Tutoring, Crackerjack Training, MLA Summer School, the University of Stafford, and Elmhurst School of Dance. In these roles, she has taught biology, anatomy and physiology, health sciences, and ESOL, while providing individualized support for students with special educational needs (SEN). Ms. Grocutt has also contributed as a project manager and designer of educational initiatives, most notably creating and delivering an EU-funded project that combined fitness and education, earning an education/business award. Her research interests focus on outdoor therapy, wellbeing, inclusive pedagogy, and the integration of therapeutic practices into academic contexts, which she has shared in international conferences across Japan, Spain, Italy, Taiwan, and the UK. Her research skills include curriculum design, outdoor therapeutic intervention, educational leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and applied psychology in educational settings. She has peer-reviewed for academic journals in outdoor education and behavioral psychology and published both a book and scholarly articles, including Mind-Body Pilates and an article in the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism on women hikers and wellbeing. Ms. Grocutt is an active member of the Society for Education & Training and contributes to professional workshops, such as outdoor mindfulness and movement sessions for teachers and practitioners. Her international study visits to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Italy, and Dublin further highlight her commitment to global collaboration and knowledge exchange. Awards and honors in her career include recognition for project innovation, peer-reviewed conference presentations, and international workshop facilitation, all of which demonstrate her leadership and scholarly contributions. Through her blend of academic expertise, practical teaching, therapeutic research, and international engagement, Ms. Grocutt continues to inspire inclusive education, promote wellbeing, and advance the global dialogue on outdoor and therapeutic learning. In conclusion, Ms. Sarah Grocutt is a distinguished educator and researcher whose achievements in teaching, research, and community involvement position her as a strong contributor to both academic scholarship and practical educational innovation, and her ongoing commitment to international collaborations and research dissemination ensures her future impact will be even greater in advancing outdoor education, therapeutic practices, and inclusive learning.
Profile: Orcid
Featured Publications
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Mind-Body Pilates (Book), 2023 – 42 Citations
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Women hikers and wellbeing experiences in outdoor recreation, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2025 – 15 Citations
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Outdoor mindfulness and movement workshops for teachers: Enhancing wellbeing through practice, Conference Proceedings, 2025 – 8 Citations
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Therapeutic applications of outdoor education in inclusive learning environments, International Conference Paper, 2024 – 12 Citations
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Pilates and back pain management: Designing an online health course, Educational Innovation Journal, 2023 – 19 Citations
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Integrating ESOL and biology education: Case study from international summer schools, Global Education Review, 2022 – 10 Citations
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Adventure therapy and resilience building in higher education, International Outdoor Education Research Proceedings, 2024 – 9 Citations