Sheffield Hallam University sets benchmark for professional development of sports scientists
Sheffield Hallam’s School of Sport and Physical Activity has become the first higher education institute to be accepted onto the CASES (Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) Accreditation Partnership Scheme, whilst simultaneously holding the full range of CASES endorsements for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as a laboratory accreditation
Biggest team of students to represent Hallam at European Games
Seventeen students will represent Sheffield Hallam University at the European Universities Games, which get underway this weekend, thanks to funding from Hallam’s Cantor fund.
150th Open generated over £300m in economic benefit for Scotland, new research finds
The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit for Scotland according to a new Sheffield Hallam study, commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council.
Sheffield Hallam athletes and alumni named in England Swimming team ahead of 2022 Commonwealth Games
Two current Sheffield Hallam athletes and three alumni have been selected in the England Swimming team and will be considered for the final team that will represent their nation at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Grassroots Wheelchair Rugby League launches in Sheffield
Wheelchair Rugby League is launching in Sheffield next week (Monday 28 June), with people of all ages and genders encouraged to take part. The free sessions, which are being run by the Eagles Foundation, are fully inclusive for disabled and non-disabled players alike.
Winning Olympic medals associated with increased physical activity in hometown youth
Olympic medals are not only good for the country and athletes who win them, but they can also have trickle-down effects on youth sports participation and leisure-time physical activity, a new study from Sheffield Hallam University and University of Waterloo has found.
National award for Hallam coach in recognition of ‘outstanding’ effort throughout 2020
Sheffield Hallam's lead strength and conditioning coach has been awarded the Community Coach of the Year accolade by British Weight Lifting (BWL).
Project launched to assess financial impact of Covid-19 on professional football clubs
Academics are to analyse the financial impact of Covid-19 on professional football clubs in England and the wider impact on their communities.
Exploring the benefits of water-based exercise
New research published by academics at Sheffield Hallam University has found regular water-based exercise offers just as many benefits for healthy older people as other, more traditional exercises.
Hallam research used to highlight the social value of gyms
A group of 186 affordable gyms run by The Gym Group generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016, according to analysis carried out by Sheffield Hallam University.