Matthew James
Senior Lecturer in Sport Management and Development
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Overview
Matthew joined the School in September 2016 as a part time Lecturer in Sport Management and Development. He has over twenty years of work experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors in England and Wales, including a variety of senior roles in sports development and sports management.
Matthew previously worked in Higher Education with the Leisure Management Department at Sheffield University from 2002-2007 and also lectures in Sport Management at the University of Wales Trinity St David.
Research Publications
Social inclusion in sports clubs across Europe: determinants of social innovation
Corthouts, J., Thibaut, E., Breuer, C., Llopis-Goig, R., Feiler, S., James, M., Perenyi, S. & Scheerder, J., Mar 2020, In: Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research. 33, 1, p. 21 51 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
England: A Long Tradition, Adapting to Changing Circumstances
Nichols, G. & James, M., 2020, Functions of Sports Clubs in European Societies - A Cross-National Comparative Study. Nagel, S., Elmose-Osterlund, K., Ibsen, B. & Scheerder, J. (eds.). Switzerland: Springer Nature, Vol. 13. p. 93-120 27 p. (Sports Economics, Management and Policy; vol. 13).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Social Inclusion and Volunteering in Sports Clubs in Europe; findings for policy makers and practitioners in England and Wales
Nichols, G. & James, M., 2017, University of Sheffield. 55 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
One size does not fit all: implications of sport club diversity for their effectiveness as a policy tool and government support
Nichols, G. & James, M., 3 Mar 2008, In: Managing Leisure. 13, 2, p. 104 114 p., 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Facilitating organisational effectiveness among volunteers in sport
Taylor, P., James, M., Nichols, G., Holmes, K., King, L. & Garrett, R., 2007, In: Voluntary Action. 8, 3, p. 61 78 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Pressures on the UK Sport Voluntary Sector
Nichols, G., Taylor, P., James, M., Holmes, K., King, L. & Garrett, R., Mar 2005, In: Voluntas. 16, 1, p. 33-50Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Pressures on Sports Volunteers Arising from Partnerships with the Central Government
Nichols, G., Taylor, P., James, M., King, L., Holmes, K. & Garrett, R., 2003, In: Loisir et Societe / Society and Leisure. 26, 2, p. 419 440 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review