Sarah Hardcastle

Sarah Hardcastle is an Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health within the Department of Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). She previously held roles at the University of Brighton, Curtin University in Australia, and Dublin City University. Her research focuses on health behavior change, particularly in chronic illness and cancer survivorship, emphasizing psycho-social factors and scalable interventions. Collaborations span Australia, Ireland, Brazil, and Spain.

• Education: Doctorate in Psychology (PhD), specific institutions not explicitly stated.
• Affiliations: Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Health Research Institute.

Her work explores wearable technology interventions (e.g., Fitbit studies) to increase physical activity among cancer survivors and patients with conditions like pulmonary hypertension. Key projects include the WATAAP trial and PPARCS trial, investigating remote exercise coaching and home-based programs. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and leads initiatives to improve physical activity promotion in healthcare settings.

Recent publications highlight trends in telehealth interventions, chronic disease management, and the psychological dimensions of exercise adoption. Her research underscores the importance of oncologist involvement, home-based programs, and addressing geographical barriers (e.g., rural cancer survivors).

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her contributions to clinical trial design and public health policy are notable. She advises the Irish Life Health Scientific Advisory Council on wellness interventions and contributed to a national scoping review of physical activity services for cancer patients in Ireland.

Labs/Teams: Active in SHU’s interdisciplinary research groups focusing on exercise oncology, chronic disease management, and behavioral health.