Adam B. Evans

Adam B. Evans

Associate Professor


  1. 2023
  2. Published

    Exploring mind-body detachment following a cardiac event - through a Bourdieusian lens

    Blackwell, J., Henderson, H., Evans, Adam B., Allen-Collinson, J. & Bunn, A., 2023.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Workplace Active Certification: The creation of a certification process that values and rewards professional organisations implementing physical activity for their employees

    Vandaele, F., Evans, Adam B., De Dominicis, Stefano, Gross, M., Heuze, G. & De Clerck, I., 2023, In: European Journal of Public Health. 33, Suppl. 1, 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  4. 2022
  5. Published

    Working across borders: Reflections on the “Active Workplace Certification” Project

    Evans, Adam B., Vandaele, F., De Dominicis, Stefano, Gross, M. & Heuze, G., 28 Jul 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    “Scoping out” best practice: the use of reflexivity in the conduct of scoping reviews

    Clay, Georgia Emily, Evans, Adam B., Allen-Collinson, J. & Henderson, H., 28 Jul 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Experiences of pleasure in physical activity for individuals with spinal cord injury

    Wilcock, Laura, Evans, Adam B., Sparkes, A. & Williams, T., 27 Jul 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    How to survive the revision process in academic journals

    Evans, Adam B., 7 Jul 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Understanding the landscape of physical activity and exercise in stroke rehabilitation for older adults: a scoping review

    Clay, Georgia Emily, Evans, Adam B., Allen-Collinson, J. & Henderson, H., 4 May 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Conceptualisations of ageing and physical activity after stroke: a review and application of figurational sociology

    Clay, Georgia Emily, Evans, Adam B., Allen-Collinson, J. & Henderson, H., 2022, Why Does Sociology Matter? : The Role of Sport Sociology in Interdisciplinary Research. European Association for the Sociology of Sport, p. 192-192 232

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference abstract in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Exploiting sport events: Towards a breaking point?

    Sterchele, D., Velija, P., Wheaton, B., Donnelly, P., Doidge, M., Evans, Adam B. & Roderick, M., 2022, Why Does Sociology Matter? : The Role of Sport Sociology in Interdisciplinary Research. European Association for the Sociology of Sport, p. 230-230 1 p. 288

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference abstract in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Supporting Women in Achieving Their Goals (SWinG): Moving towards gender equality in sports governance

    Evans, Adam B. & Henderson, H., 2022, Why Does Sociology Matter?: The Role of Sport Sociology in Interdisciplinary Research. European Association for the Sociology of Sport, p. 213-2013 1 p. 266

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference abstract in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  13. 2021
  14. Published

    Covid-19 and unstructured physical activity in those with long-term conditions

    Blackwell, J. M., Henderson, H., Evans, Adam B. & Allen-Collinson, J., 25 Mar 2021.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  15. 2019
  16. Published

    Community Health Trainers, occupational identity, boundary work and the spatio-temporal

    Allen-Collinson, J., K. Williams, R., Middleton, G., Henderson, H., Crust, L. & Evans, Adam B., 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Reflexivity in practice: Managing gendered and cultural researcher perspectives in politically polarised times

    Evans, Adam B., Agergaard, S. & Lenneis, V., 2019, p. 49. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  18. 2018
  19. Published

    Active aging policy and associative democracy in Denmark: A critique of the 'Neoliberal' critique

    Evans, Adam B. & Nistrup, A., 2018, p. 61. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Labour migration, national identity and basketball: the acculturation experiences of the Lithuanian Diaspora in the east of England

    Piggott, D. & Evans, Adam B., 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Walking the deck: Methodological considerations and preliminary findings from a sociological-phenomenological study of embodied, sensory experiences in performance swimming

    McNarry, G., Allen-Collinson, J. & Evans, Adam B., 2018, p. 75. 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  22. 2017
  23. Published

    Designing for agency and compassion: Critical reflections on technology to support physical activity in late life: A 'Get a Move on' thinkpiece

    Gerling, K. M., Ray, M. & Evans, Adam B., 25 May 2017. 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    Breathing in life: somatic empathy, attunement and the sharing of asthma ‘troubles.’

    Allen-collinson, J., Owton, H., Crust, L. & Evans, Adam B., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Narratives of physical activity amongst those diagnosed with cancer: Reflections from the 'Get Active Feel Good' physical activity programme.

    Windard, D., Henderson, H., Cooper, N. & Evans, Adam B., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Physical activity as a means of health promotion in the ageing population – Shifting health policies in Denmark

    Evans, Adam B., Nistrup, A. & Pfister, G. U., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    Rethinking ‘Q’ualitative methods: From concept to practice

    Evans, Adam B., 2017.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  28. 2016
  29. Published

    ‘Decreasing contrasts, increasing varieties: Perceptions of physical activity provision for older adults amongst service providers in Copenhagen’s ‘Activity Centres.’

    Evans, Adam B., Nistrup, A. & Pfister, G. U., Sep 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Towards a qualitative understanding of exercise referral: Perceptions and opinions of Exercise Referral

    Henderson, H., Evans, Adam B., Allen-Collinson, J. & Siriwardena, N. A., May 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    ‘Ladies Present’: An Auto/ethnographic Study of the Perceptions and Lived-Embodied Experiences of Women Amateur Golfers.

    Evans, Adam B., Mitchell, S. & Allen-Collinson, J., May 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    “It made me feel young again”: Older adults’ perceptions of a physical activity intervention delivered at activity centres in Copenhagen.

    Nistrup, A., Pfister, G. U. & Evans, Adam B., May 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Designing movement-based play with young people using powered wheelchairs

    Gerling, K. M., Hicks, K. C., Kalyn, M. R., Evans, Adam B. & Linehan, C., 2016, CHI '16: Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York, NY: Association for Computing Machinery, p. 4447-4458 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    ‘Personal goals, group performance and ‘social’ networks: Participants’ negotiation of virtual and embodied relationships in the ‘Workplace Challenge’ physical activity programme.’

    Evans, Adam B., Carter, A., Middleton, G. & Bishop, D., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    ‘Physical activity, aging and embodiment: Investigating contested memories of being a physically active older adult.’

    K. Williams, R., Allen-Collinson, J., Windle, K. & Evans, Adam B., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  36. 2015
  37. Published

    To ‘just be relaxed and with your own thoughts’: Embodied experiences of aquatic activity among individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

    Evans, Adam B., Jun 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    ‘Becoming’ an elite coach: A longitudinal study examining elite soccer and rugby union players’ transitions into elite coaching.

    Blackett, A. D., Evans, Adam B. & Piggott, D., Jun 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Elite athlete to high-performance coach in men’s rugby union and soccer: a cohort longitudinal study.

    Blackett, A. D., Evans, Adam B. & Piggott, D., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Involving children and young adults with complex needs in game design.

    Gerling, K. M., Linehan, C., Kalyn, M. R., Hicks, K. C. & Evans, Adam B., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  41. 2014
  42. Published

    Gendered bodies under scrutiny: women’s embodied experiences of aquatic physical activity in the United Kingdom.

    K. Williams, R., Allen-Collinson, J. & Evans, Adam B., Sep 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Virtual Sports Governance: A Figurational analysis of social network development and transformation during the ‘Workplace Challenge’ online programme.

    Carter, A., Bishop, D., Middleton, G. & Evans, Adam B., Sep 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    “Unknown by you, they really watch you!”: experiencing the ageing, physically active body in cardiac rehabilitation.

    Evans, Adam B. & Crust, L., Sep 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Gendered bodies under scrutiny: women’s embodied experiences of aquatic physical activity in the United Kingdom.

    K. Williams, R., Allen-Collinson, J. & Evans, Adam B., May 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  46. Published

    “Unknown by you, they really watch you!”: experiencing the ageing, physically active body in cardiac rehabilitation.

    Evans, Adam B. & Crust, L., May 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  47. 2013
  48. Published

    Seeking conceptual clarity in the study of elite professional coaches and managers in rugby union and association football.

    Blackett, A. D., Piggott, D. & Evans, Adam B., Sep 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    An ethnographic study of career aspirations amongst students studying level 3 sports courses at a Further Education college in England

    Connolly, D. J., Evans, Adam B. & Allen-Collinson, J., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Non-disabled secondary school children’s lived experiences of a wheelchair basketball programme delivered in the East of England.’

    Evans, Adam B., Bright, J. & Brown, L., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Older adults’ lifelong embodied experiences of leisure time aquatic physical activity in the United Kingdom.

    Evans, Adam B. & Sleap, M., 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  52. 2012
  53. Published

    Experiencing the ageing body in aquatic physical activity: Participants’ experiences of the ‘Swim for Health’ aquatic activity programme in the North of England.

    Evans, Adam B. & Sleap, M., Jul 2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    ‘Changing it up’: the lived experiences of a wheelchair sport intervention amongst secondary school pupils aged 11-12 in Lincolnshire.

    Evans, Adam B., Bright, J. & Brown, L., Jul 2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  55. Published

    “It’s a long way to the Super League”: the lived experiences of southern hemisphere professional rugby league migrants in the United Kingdom.

    Evans, Adam B. & Stead, D. E., Jul 2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearchpeer-review

  56. 2008
  57. ‘Swim for Health:’ Barriers to participation for pre-school aged children and their families in an aquatic activity intervention in the North of England.

    Evans, Adam B. & Sleap, M., 2008, In: International Journal of Obesity. 32, S1, p. 169

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  58. ”Swim for Health:’ programme evaluation of a multi-partner intervention utilising aquatic exercise in the north of England: Interim findings.

    Evans, Adam B. & Sleap, M., 2008, In: International Journal of Obesity. 32, S1, p. 169 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

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