Hayley Mills

Hayley Mills is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health and Exercise Science at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, part of the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. She also serves as Course Leader for the Physical Activity Sport and Health program and is affiliated with the Health Research Institute. With 20 years of professional experience, she has managed health and physical activity projects across local authorities, Public Health, and the NHS, focusing on diverse populations like obesity cohorts, cardiac rehabilitation, and mental health programs. She has secured £1.3 million in funding for community initiatives and designed nationally recognized programs such as a child weight management curriculum and the UK’s first men’s-only weight management pilot for the ‘Hairy Bikers’.

Her education includes both a BSc and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science from Sheffield Hallam University. Her research interests center on physical activity interventions for long-term diseases, including ongoing projects on angina management. She teaches undergraduate courses in Physical Activity and Sport Science, blending academic rigor with practical field experience.

Professional roles include Chartered Assessor for CIMSPA and BASES CPD Lead for the Physical Activity and Health Division, reflecting her commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical care, community partners, and the leisure industry to enhance public health outcomes.