Adam B. Evans
20082020

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ResearcherID: J-5632-2015

Scopus ID: 57194058814

Joined the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sport (NEXS) in July 2015. Previously worked at the School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) and studied at the University of Hull (PhD) Loughborough University (BSc hons and MSc) and the University of Leeds (MSc). Currently supervises four Postgraduate students and is co-founder of the HART research group (see www.hartresearch.org.uk/).

Current research

  • Theme 1:  The study of embodied experiences during physical activity, sport and exercise amongst several marginalised groups.
  • Theme 2: Monitoring and evaluation of community-based physical activity and health and sports interventions in marginalised groups, including older adults, disabled children, parents and pre-school aged children, GP referrals and people with severe and enduring mental illness.
  • Theme 3: The study of globalisation and embodiment, particularly in relation to migration, race, ethnicity and diaspora, national identity, and in terms of athletic labour migration.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

“Swim for Health”? A figurational investigation into the lived experiences of aquatic activity among older adults in the north of England., University of Hull

Award Date: 1 Jul 2012

Loughborough University

Award Date: 1 Sept 2005

University of Leeds

Award Date: 1 Sept 2004

Loughborough University

Award Date: 1 Sept 2003

External positions

European Association for Sociology of Sport

1 May 2019 → …

University of Lincoln

Nov 2015 → …

University of Lincoln

20132015

University of Lincoln

Dec 2009Jul 2015

University of Strathclyde

20082009

University of Hull

20052008

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