Mark Groves

Biographical summary

Mark studied for his BA (Hons) Sports Studies at the University of Wolverhampton graduating in June 2000, before embarking on an Mphil/Phd in the same year.  This was completed in 2004.  Mark has been teaching on the Sports Studies course, since September 2004 and is now the Course Leader.

Teaching responsibilities

Mark teaches in the field of Sport Sociology across all three years of the undergraduate    curriculum.  In addition to this he teaches on the introductory level one module that introduces students to the skills that are needed to succeed in Higher Education. A  selection of Modules includes:

• Academic Skills
• Sport in Society
• Power Relations
• Sport and Deviance                   
•  Applying Theoretical Perspectives in Sports Sociology
• Contemporary Issues in Sports Studies

Non teaching responsibilities

• Course Leader BA (Hons) Sports Studies
• Learning and Teaching Champion for the Department of Sport and Physical Activity.

Research Interests

• Exercise Dependence from a sociological perspective
•  Identity construction
•  Delivery of study skills support in HE

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Sports Studies
• PhD

Employment History

• Senior Lecturer in Sports Sociology – University of Wolverhampton (2004 to present)

Publications and Conference Papers

Peer Reviewed Articles

• 2012, Groves, M , Griggs, G. and Leflay, K. Hazing and Initiation Ceremonies in University Sport:  Setting the Scene for Further Research in the United Kingdom. Sport in Society 15(1), pp.117-131.
• 2012, Leflay K and Groves, M. Using online forums for encouraging higher order thinking and ‘deep’ learning in an undergraduate Sports Sociology module. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education­ – in press
• 2012Griggs, G., Leflay, K. and Groves, M ,  ‘Just watching it again now still gives me goose bumps!’: Examining the mental postcards of sport spectators, Sociology of Sport Journal. – in press 
• 2012Banbery, S., Groves, M. and Biscomb, K. The relationship between exercise dependence and identity reinforcement: A sociological examination of a gym-based environment in the United Kingdom. Sport in society. – in press

Published Abstracts

• 2007, Groves, M., Biscomb, K., Matheson, H., Nevill, A. Further examination of the relationship between exercise dependence and self-esteem in a British university environment. Journal of Sports Sciences, 25(3), pp. 306-307
• 2003, Groves, M., Biscomb, K., Matheson, H., Nevill, A. An investigation of the relationship between exercise dependence and self-esteem among sports studies degree students. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(4), pp. 348-349

Conference Presentations

• 2006, Biscomb, K., McCarthy, P., Groves, M. Can Inclusion be anything other than an illusion in sport? BASES Conference, Wolverhampton, 11-13 September.
• 2006, McCarthy, P., Biscomb, K., Groves, M. Can Inclusion be anything other than an illusion in sport? 1^st International Sporting Cultures Conference, Liverpool, 16-17 May.
• 2002, Groves, M. An investigation into the relationship between exercise dependence and friendship concerns amongst sports studies degree students. Leisure Studies Association Conference, Preston, July.

Other Presentations

• 2009, Bowd, B., Barber, A.; Groves, M. and Smith, J. Facilitating Experiential Learning of Study Skills in Sports Students: A Blended Approach. University of Wolverhampton elearning celebration, Wolverhampton, June.

Conference Posters

• 2006, Groves, M., Biscomb, K., Matheson, H., Nevill, A. The relationship between exercise dependence and self-esteem in a British university environment. BASES Conference, Wolverhampton. 11-13 September.
• 2006, Galloway, S., Groves, M., Devonport, T.  Emotional intelligence, sport team friendships and academic performance.  Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology. 21^st Annual Conference, Miami, 27-30 September
• 2002, Groves, M., Biscomb, K., Matheson, H., Nevill, A. An investigation into the relationship between exercise dependence and self-esteem levels amongst sports studies degree students. 12th Commonwealth International Sport conference, Manchester, 19-23 July.

Articles in Professional Outlets

• 2006, Biscomb, K., McCarthy, P., Groves, M., Griggs, G. Debate: Can Inclusion be anything other than an illusion in sport?  The Sport and Exercise Scientist, Issue 10: Dec 2006, pp.18-19

Learning and Teaching Projects

• 2006, Galloway, S., Groves, M., Devonport, T.  Emotional intelligence and friendship patterns among sport studies students. University of Wolverhampton Teaching and Learning Projects 2005/06, University of Wolverhampton Intellectual Repository and E-Theses: http://hdl.handle.net/2436/7587