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Biography
James Mason teaches on BA Physical Education and Sport (Hons) at the University of Northampton, specialising in Sport Sociology and Sports Development. James graduated from the Solent University in 2012 with an undergraduate degree in Sport Studies and Business and a masters in Sports Development in 2014.
Please contact James via: [email protected]
Research Interests
James’ main research interests lie within the area of sport and social entrepreneurship. James is passionate about advancing the critical sociology of sport and to apply its tenets to the field of sports development. James also specialises in realist evaluation and has been involved in a number of successful internal and external bids which have evaluated a range of social programmes.
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Evaluation of Move Northamptonshire
Ryan, D. (PI) & Mason, J. (CoI)
10/04/24 → 10/04/29
Project: Research › Contract Research with non-commercial organisations
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Understanding the value of sociology in raising engagement, attainment, and retention amongst level 4 sport students
Mason, J. (PI) & Hardwicke, J. (CoI)
Project: Internal Fund › Quality-related Research (QR) Fund
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Evaluation guidance for interventions - Move Northamptonshire Framework 2023 to 2028
Ryan, D. & Mason, J., 22 May 2025, 41 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Year 1 – Physical Activity System Survey Findings: Move Northamptonshire.
Ryan, D. & Mason, J., 22 May 2025, 25 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Repositioning the value of sociology for students studying sport in post-92 higher education institutions
Mason, J. & Hardwicke, J., 1 Nov 2024, In: Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education. 35, November 2024, 10 p., 100500.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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The continuity of PE-as-sport: Exploring secondary school students' accounts of the meaning and purpose of physical education in England
Berkshire, M., Mason, J. & Hardwicke, J., 30 May 2024, In: European Physical Education Review. 31, 2, p. 225-240 16 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Approaches to Evaluation within the Community Sport Social Enterprise
Mason, J., 12 Aug 2022, Evaluation in Sport and Leisure. Harris, K. & Adams, A. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Routledge, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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How and why does Local Area Coordination work for people in different contexts? How and why does Local Area Coordination work for people in different contexts?
Mason, J., Harris, K., Oatley, C. & Ryan, L., 1 Feb 2021, In: Methodological Innovations. 14, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Industry Evaluation and Reports
Mason, J. (Consultant)
1 May 2017 → 1 Jun 2018Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Consultancy › Knowledge Exchange