Emily Newton

Emily Newton is a Lecturer in Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the School of Sport and Physical Activity under the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. She serves as the Employability lead for Physical Activity Sport and Health and Sport and Exercise Science, focusing on enhancing student skill development and professional readiness. Her expertise spans exercise prescription for medical conditions, disease management through activity, and fitness industry standards.

Emily holds a Master’s in Physical Activity Sport and Health from Sheffield Hallam University, following an undergraduate dissertation in Sport and Exercise Science. She has over a decade of industry experience, including roles in cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, and curriculum management. Her professional qualifications include Level 4 Exercise Specialist accreditation.

Her research and teaching emphasize applying physical activity to improve health outcomes, with a focus on bridging academic and industry expectations. Though her current publications include a 2017 poster on clinical skills education, her work primarily centers on pedagogical innovation and practitioner training in exercise science.