Profile

Dr Alex Stewart

Position: Lecturer in Sociology of Sport and Sport Development

Contact details

• T: 01582 743196
• E: alex.stewart@beds.ac.uk

Qualifications

• PhD Sociology of Sport
• BA (Hons) Sport Studies

Teaching Responsibilities

• Key Concepts in Sport and Leisure (Level 1)
• Sport Development (Level 2)
• Sociology of Sport and Leisure (Level 3)
• The Sport and Leisure Industry: Context and Environment (MSc Sport, Leisure and Business Management)

Research Interests

• The sociology of combat sports
• Power, culture and sport/leisure identities
• Sport development and social inclusion
• Ethnography

Recent External Roles

Reviewed articles for the following academic journals:

• (2009) International Review for the Sociology of Sport
• (2009) Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise

Recent Publications

• Stewart A (2008) ‘Weaving in and out of distance – ‘insider’ identity and knowing while conducting ethnographic research among amateur and professional boxers in England’ – Leisure Studies Newsletter, No 79, March.
• Stewart A (2003) ‘Research with the Gloves On - An 'Insiders' Knowledge in the Critique of Competitive Boxing in England’ in Fleming S and Jones I (Eds) – Leisure Cultures: Investigations in Sport, Media and Technology - Leisure Studies Association, Eastbourne
• Stewart A (2002) ‘Boxing and Violence: Interpreting the Athletic Experience of Boxing’ in International Olympic Academy (Ed) - Report on the IOA's Special Sessions and Seminars - International Olympic Academy, Ancient Olympia 

Recent Conference Presentations

• Leisure Studies Association (2009): Leisure Experiences - Canterbury Christ Church University - 'Learning Respect: Class based masculinities and the performance of morals among amateur and professional boxers in England'
• 3^rd International Conference for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise - Roehampton University (2009) - 'Fighting pro…turning academic: An emergent methodology from the inside'
• Faculty of Education and Contemporary Studies - University of Bedfordshire Faculty Seminar Series (2007) -'Cultural Production and Athletic Development Among Amateur and Professional Boxers in England’