Parliament Select Committees set to hear from Hallam academics
MPs are set to hear from three Sheffield Hallam University academics tomorrow (1 Dec) as they give evidence to Select Committees on the impact Covid-19 has had on health technology and grass roots sport.
World-leading research centre appoints new Deputy Director
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has appointed a new Deputy Director to drive forward its mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.
Hallam partners with Sheffield United to score future employment opportunities for students
Sheffield Hallam has teamed up with Sheffield United to strengthen the University’s commitment to supporting sport and physical activity in the region as well as developing new opportunities for students.
Pioneering coach named BBC Yorkshire’s Unsung Hero
Sheffield Hallam University’s lead strength and conditioning coach has been hailed a ‘pioneer’ after winning the BBC’s Unsung Hero Award for the Yorkshire region.
Pioneering coach named BBC SPOTY’S Unsung Hero
Sheffield Hallam University’s lead strength and conditioning coach has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year’s (SPOTY) Unsung Hero.
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.
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.
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.
Water exercises as effective as gym workouts for preventing cardiovascular disease
New research by the University has found that water exercises are as effective as gym workouts for preventing cardiovascular disease
Overtraining syndrome: what it is and how to avoid it
There’s a thin line between working hard enough and working too hard. Pushing your body to reach new levels of fitness requires commitment, effort and a willingness to put yourself through intense, challenging workouts on a regular basis. But more isn’t always better. Without the right balance of rest and recovery you could end up spiralling into a long-term fatigue condition called overtraining syndrome.