Simon Goldsmith BSc (Hons), MSc
Research Fellow
- School of Sport and Physical Activity
- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre
- Health Research Institute
Summary
I am a Research Fellow in the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) based within the School of Sport and Physical Activity, with extensive experience in research and consultancy. In addition to my research activities, I teach primarily on the BSc and MSc Sport Business Management courses.
About
My academic background encompasses physical activity, sport, and public health, with extensive experience in designing, delivering, and managing evaluation and consultancy projects. My work has included mass participation programme evaluations, community interventions, and major events. I've worked with a diverse range of clients, including local and national governments, charitable organisations, event organisers, and National Governing Bodies. More recently, my focus has been on physical activity interventions aimed at improving health and well-being. This has involved projects to engage children, girls, and women in sport, promote active travel, and support vulnerable populations in enhancing their quality of life.
In addition to my research, I teach on two modules: Sport Business Consultancy (MSc) and Contemporary Issues in Sport Business Management (BSc). I also serve as one of two Placement Leads for the School of Sport and Physical Activity, ensuring that our students gain valuable work placement experiences during their second year of study.
Teaching
School of Sport and Physical Activity
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Subject area
- Sport Business Management
Courses taught
- BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
- MSc (Hons) Sport Business Management
Modules taught
- Sport Business Consultancy
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Business Management
Publications
Journal articles
Goldsmith, S., & Kokolakakis, T. (2021). A cost-effectiveness evaluation of Dance to Health: a dance-based falls prevention exercise programme in England. Public Health, 198, 17-21. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2021.06.020
Moore, R., Ramchandani, G., Bullough, S., Goldsmith, S., & Edmondson, L. (2018). The world at their feet: a combined historical ranking of nations competing in football and futsal. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6 (2), 49-59. http://doi.org/10.12691/ajssm-6-2-3.
Bullough, S., Moore, R., Goldsmith, S., & Edmondson, L. (2016). Player migration and opportunity: examining the efficacy of the UEFA home-grown rule in six European football leagues. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 11 (5), 662-672. http://doi.org/10.1177/1747954116667104
Moore, R., Bullough, S., Goldsmith, S., & Edmondson, L. (2014). A systematic review of Futsal literature. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2 (3), 108-116. http://doi.org/10.12691/ajssm-2-3-8
Reports
Bullough, S., Hart, G., & Goldsmith, S. (2025). School Games Mark Evaluation 2023-25.
Bullough, S., Griffiths, K., Hart, G., & Goldsmith, S. (2024). Age UK Walking Football.
Bullough, S., Goldsmith, S., & Edmondson, L. (2023). Fit Fans EFL Trust.
Gregory, M., Ferrari, E., Parkes, S., Barrett, D., Goldsmith, S., & Storey, R. (2023). DfT Active Travel portfolio evaluation - monitoring and evaluation (M&E Plan).
Vernon, T., Gregory, M., Goldsmith, S., Christy, E., Storey, R., & Moore, R. (2023). A new era for PE, School Sport and Physical Activity? Secondary Teacher Training (STT) Programme - Source Document.
Vernon, T., Gregory, M., Goldsmith, S., Christy, E., Storey, R., & Moore, R. (2023). A new era for PE, School Sport and Physical Activity? Secondary Teacher Training (STT) Programme - Final Report.
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., southwell, K., & Goldsmith, S. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) our ask to commissioners. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/024/23600_-_4_GOGA's_lasting_legacy_-_B_-_what_we're_asking_of_our_stakeholders_Commissioners_Accessible_original.pdf?1634139001
Gregory, M., Goldsmith, S., Vernon, T., & Southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - The GOGA approach. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/008/23600_-_1_The_GOGA_approach_-_7pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137359
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - reaching the least active. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/011/23600_-_2_Reaching_the_least_active_-_the_partner_journey_so_far_-_5pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137666
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., & Goldsmith, S. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - measuring our impact. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/009/23600_-_1_GOGA_measuring_our_impact_-_9pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137414
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - putting people's needs first. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/014/23600_-_3_Creating_activities_that_put_people's_needs_first_5pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137800
Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., southwell, K., & Gregory, M. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - our ask to national partners and policy makers. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/022/23600_-_4_GOGA's_lasting_legacy_-_A_-_what_we're_asking_of_our_stakeholders_Policy_makers_and_national_partners_Accessible_original.pdf?1634138912
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - our ask to local delivery partners. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/023/23600_-_4_GOGA's_lasting_legacy_-_C_-_what_we're_asking_of_our_stakeholders_Local_deliverers_Accessible_original.pdf?1634138959
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - Becoming active: the participant journey so far. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/010/23600_-_2_Becoming_active-_the_participant_journey_so_far_6pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137583
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active - building an inclusive framework. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/013/23600_-_3_How_we_built_an_inclusive_framework_for_engaging_the_least_active_3pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137765
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - GOGA in action. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/015/23600_-_3_GOGA_In_Action__7pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137829
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - making activity more accessible and appealing. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/016/23600_-_3_Making_activity_more_accessible_and_appealing_3pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137869
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - a tactical approach to sustainability. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/019/23600_-_4_A_tactical_approach_to_sustainability_5pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634138334
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - driving organisational and systems change. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/020/23600_-_4_Driving_organisation_and_system_change_11pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634138377
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - ambitions for a lasting GOGA legacy beyond 2023. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/021/23600_-_4_Ambitions_for_a_lasting_GOGA_legacy_%28beyond_2023%29_4pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634138410
Gregory, M., Vernon, T., Goldsmith, S., & southwell, K. (2021). Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - a person-centred approach. http://www.getoutgetactive.co.uk/assets/000/001/007/23600_-_1_GOGA_a_person_centred_approach_-_2pp_Accessible_original.pdf?1634137303
Gregory, M., & Goldsmith, S. (2020). Get Out, Get Active - consolidation of learning review.
Gregory, M., & Goldsmith, S. (2017). Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries. 2017 evaluation report. Sheffield Hallam University.
Gregory, M., & Goldsmith, S. (2016). Bike Hubs evaluation report. Sheffield Hallam University.
Exhibitions
Bullough, S., & Goldsmith, S. (2019). Youth Sport Trust regional conferences. [Presentation]. 6 regional venues.