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Personal profile
Biography
Sarah is Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity at Edge Hill University. Sarah joined Edge Hill University in 2021 to complete her PhD, after finishing her Masters by Research at York St John University.
Research interests
Sarah’s research centres on community and place-based work which supports children and young people’s health and wellbeing, exploring community provision and resources in areas such as education, health, leisure and physical activity. Additionally, Sarah is interested in the doing of research to better understand practices and methods that enable both researchers and participants to authentically engage in research.
Current Projects:
- The People’s Health Project, a health literacy programme for children.
- Independent evaluation of a Framework for Integrated Care (Community) NHS service.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- H Social Sciences (General)
Research Centres
- Centre for Mental Health, Sport and Physical Activity
Research Groups
- Sport, Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing
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Comparative analysis of National Student Survey responses: Exploring the perspectives and feedback of undergraduate sport students
Dobson, B., WARD, S., CORDEN, S. & Tinnion, D., 22 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education. 36, p. 1-9 9 p., 100550.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Review of Participatory Research in Sport and Physical Activity
WARD, S., 22 Feb 2025, Annals of Leisure Research, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review
Activities
- 2 Oral presentation
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How children and young people experience sport-for-change programmes and provision through their social networks.
WARD, S. (Speaker)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Exploring the impact of a place-based educational sport programme on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
WARD, S. (Speaker)
27 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Prizes
Thesis
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Sport, Leisure and Health: A Sociological Study of the Lives of Children and Young People in Liverpool City Region
WARD, S. (Author), SMITH, A. (Director of Studies), Lovett, E. (Supervisor) & DONCASTER, G. (Supervisor), 13 Jan 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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