Christopher Cutforth BSc Hons, MSc, PG Cert, LTHE
Senior Lecturer
Summary
Chris joined the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity in 2008. His specialist areas include sport policy, development and management and he leads the Academy's work in globalising the curriculum.
About
Before joining Sheffield Hallam University Chris enjoyed a successful 20 year career in the sport and leisure industry where he worked for 3 local authorities and Sport England at local, regional and national levels.
During his time at Sport England Chris was responsible for the management of PE, school sport and young people programmes as well as contributing to the design and development of several national sport development initiatives.
In 2006 Chris was seconded to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) where he contributed to the development of the London 2012 Gamesmaker programme.
Chris is currently studying for a doctorate in Higher Education at Sheffield University - the focus of his research is on transformational learning theory and practice in higher education.
Specialist areas of interest
Sport development
Sport policy
Sport management
Internationalisation and globalisation in higher education
Teaching
Courses
Sport Development with Coaching
Research
International work placements - transformational learning
Publications
Journal articles
Cutforth, C. (2017). So much more than a run in the park. The Leisure Review, (84). http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/articles17/cutforth_parkrun.html
Allison, M., Cutforth, C., & Wood, S. (2016). Could the sentiments of Rio derail an active nation? The Leisure Review, 82. http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/articles16/rio_olympics.html
Cutforth, C. (2015). Making a difference in Tanzania. The Leisure Review, (79). http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/articles15/cutforthtanzania.html
Cutforth, C. (2015). A question of sport: is it good for communities and society? The Leisure Review, (77). http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/articles15/cutforthquestion.html
Allman, M., & Cutforth, C. (2014). Leadership in sport: a local authority perspective. The Leisure Review, 8 (7). http://www.theleisurereview.co.uk/articles14/allmanleadership.html
Book chapters
Cutforth, C. (2018). Understanding the landscape of community sport. In Wilson, R., & Platts, C. (Eds.) Managing and Developing Community Sport. (pp. 15-29). London: Routledge: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781317201106
Reports
Cutforth, C. (2017). ‘Spreading Your Wings’ : International work placement research : Final report. Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University (internal).
Other publications
Cutforth, C.S. (2017). Transforming lives : International placement case studies.
Other activities
Conferences and Events Lead, UK Sport Development Network (UKSDN)
Board member, Yorkshire Sport Foundation
Chair, Sheffield Doorstep Sport Partnership
Trustee, Westfield Learning Community Trust