Dr David Broom elected by BASES as Physical Activity for Health division chair
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has elected Dr David Broom to chair its Physical Activity for Health division. In his role, Dr…
HWB report that advises to ‘get older people moving or face social care crisis’
Trade press coverage continues for the Sport Industry Research Centre’s report which found older people are having ‘their lives cut tragically short’ through a physical inactivity epidemic which threatens to…
Research for Patient Benefit Programme – Could exercise help patients with leg-ulcers?
A project by Dr Markos Klonizakis, has been featured by the Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme for their 10th Anniversary celebration. The RfPB is a national, researcher-led programme which supports research motivated by the…
Congratulations to our new Faculty Reader!
Congratulations to Dr David Broom who has been awarded a Readership by the Professoriate Committee for his outstanding achievements. Dr David Broom is now a Reader of Physical Activity and Health. David has…
Breaking new ground on the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
Sir Malcolm Grant, Chair of NHS England was in Sheffield today to mark the start of construction work on Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC). Set to become…
Hallam Academics appointed to Chief Medical Officers Physical Activity Expert Working Groups
Dr David Broom (Academy of Sport and Physical Activity) and Professor Rob Copeland (National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine) have been appointed to the Chief Medical Officers (CMO) expert…
Survey proves clear link between physical activity and wellbeing
Life satisfaction, happiness and feelings of being worthwhile are higher for people who are active, while levels of anxiety are lower. People who are more active score better Those who…
Childhood Obesity
Hallam academic writes a piece for the Conversation looking at childhood obesity and how tackling it is about more than just diet and exercise. Professor David Morley, Professor of Youth…
Exercise through the ages
Hallam’s physical activity lecturer spoke to The Guardian about the benefits of aerobic and strength exercises. As a new report reveals the mental health benefits of just an hour’s physical…
Community to become physical activity trailblazers
Plans to transform a local community into a trailblazing hub of physical activity are underway as a result of an innovative partnership between Sheffield Hallam University and Harworth Group plc.…