معرفی
James Cherrington is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD from the same institution. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the socio-environmental dimensions of physical activity, particularly mountain biking cultures, disability studies, and green exercise. He leads the Cultures of Mountain Biking (CoMTB) Research Group, an international collective exploring MTB's societal impact. Current projects include studies on e-mountain bikes and aging populations, policing thermoregulation strategies for armored officers, and women's experiences in bicycle repair.
Research Interests:
- Political ecology of outdoor recreation
- Socio-technical dynamics of (e)mobility
- Disability and green exercise access
- mHealth technology ethics
- Visual methodologies in sport research
Academic Contributions:
Edited key texts including Mountain Biking, Culture and Society (2024) and co-edited Sport and Physical Activity in Catastrophic Environments (2022). His work bridges sport studies with environmental philosophy, exploring post-anthropocentric sport practices and the socio-cultural implications of climate change.
Professional Roles:
- External Examiner for Social Sciences and Sport Business programs
- Editorial roles in Sociology of Sport Journal and Frontiers in Sports
- Consultant for organizations like Protect Our Winters and the National Trust
Supervision: Currently guiding PhD projects on e-MTB aging demographics, athlete naturalization, disability neurology, and nursing racism.
