PHD Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University

• Become trained in research methods and complete a high level research project
• Study for a higher degree by research in one of our well-respected sport and physical activity research centres.
• Research key themes including sports engineering, physical activity and nutritional innovations for health, sports economics, and sociologies of sport and health.

Study for a higher degree by research in one of our well-respected centres. Across our Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sport Industry Research Centre, Centre for Sport and Exercise Science and Centre for Sports Engineering Research, we focus on cutting-edge applied research in sport and physical activity.

Networking opportunities

In addition to well respected research profiles, many members of our academic team have extensive experience of applied work as consultants with elite sports, governing bodies and healthcare organisations in the UK and internationally.

A number of the team also have honorary academic appointments with universities in several European countries, and we have extensive collaborations with universities in Europe, North American, Australia, East Asia and the Middle East.

Future careers

Research degrees are a vital qualification for most academic careers, and for professional specialisation and development in an existing or planned career.