Andrew Scattergood

Dr. Andrew Scattergood is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for Physical Education and Sports Coaching at York St John University. He holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and specializes in physical education, leisure studies, and sociological research methods. His career spans teaching in secondary schools, academic leadership roles, and postgraduate supervision. He has led programs in initial teacher education and contributed to curriculum design, including advocating for traditional pub games in school PE curricula.

Research interests focus on working-class communities, classed patterns in education, and the sociological impacts of ability banding systems. His work employs figurational sociology and qualitative methodologies. He serves as an external examiner for PGCE Physical Education programs and has supervised EdD/PhD research on neoliberal education, teacher retention, and outdoor adventurous activities in schools.

Professional activities include conference presentations (e.g., Cricket Research Network Conference, Physical Literacy in Schools) and CPD events on inclusive pedagogy. His publications blend empirical studies with policy analysis, addressing issues like cricket's decline in working-class schools and leisure lifestyles of adolescents.