Bevan is a Professor in the Department of Sport and Leisure Studies at the University of Waikato where he teaches, researches and writes about issues and developments related to sport and physically active lifestyles. He also works with organisations such as Physical Education NZ, Age Concern, Regional Sports Trusts, NZ Association of Gerontology, NZ Recreation Association. For his own active leisure he likes to cycle, pump some ‘light iron’, and wander the local river valleys in search of an elusive trout to enjoy with a nice Kiwi wine.