SHU Anthropometry Training
Tailored training for your goals, your sector, and your budget
Unlock the value of high‑quality anthropometric measurement with customised training designed around you. At the SHU Size Research Group, we can create flexible, engaging learning experiences that build confidence, accuracy, and expertise – no matter your background, team size, or application area. Whether you work in research, health, sport, industry, or design, our bespoke programmes bring expert guidance directly to you, shaped entirely around your needs.
Why Choose Our Bespoke Training? Our customised training ensures you get exactly what you need—nothing unnecessary, nothing generic. We tailor every programme to your:
- Budget — from short targeted workshops to comprehensive multi‑day programmes
- Application — research, health assessment, garment sizing/fit, sport performance, public health, ergonomics, and more
- Expertise level — beginners to advanced practitioners
- Equipment — callipers, stadiometers, tapes, 3D scanners, or mixed modalities
- Group size — individual coaching to large team training
- Delivery style — in‑person, online, or blended
Every course is shaped through a collaborative pre‑training consultation so you receive the most relevant, impactful, and cost‑effective training package.
✨ What Makes Our Training Stand Out?
✔ Practical, hands-on learning: We focus on building real‑world skills—accurate, repeatable measurements you can confidently apply.
✔ Led by experienced, certified instructors: Training is delivered by researchers and practitioners actively contributing to anthropometry, applied body size research, and ISAK‑aligned methods.
✔ Flexible and accessible:We come to you, host you at Sheffield Hallam University, or deliver live online sessions wherever your team is based.
✔ Designed to fit your budget: From bite‑sized practical refreshers to full training pathways, we create options that work with your resources and timeframe.
✔ Built for impact: Our bespoke training strengthens measurement quality, supports research integrity, and improves data reliability across disciplines.
🎯 Who Is It For? We build bespoke training for:
- Research teams
- Healthcare and nutrition professionals
- Sports scientists and performance organisations
- Fashion, apparel and ergonomics teams
- Public health and growth monitoring specialists
- Postgraduate and PhD students
- Industry partners using body measurement or 3D scanning
If your work involves understanding the human body, we can support you.
🔧 Example Modules We Can Include:
Core Anthropometry
- Measurement fundamentals
- ISAK‑aligned protocols
- Body composition concepts
- Technical error of measurement (TEM)
- Precision and reliability in practice
Advanced / Specialist Topics
- 3D scanning and digital anthropometry
- Anthropometry for garment design and fit
- Sport‑specific profiling
- Working with children, clinical groups, or special populations
- Study design and measurement auditing
Optional Assessment
- Competency checks
- ISAK exam preparation
- Certificate of completion
📦 Every Bespoke Package Includes
- Pre‑training consultation to shape the programme
- Customised training plan
- Hands‑on, applied delivery
- Resource materials and reference guides
- Certificate for all attendees
- Optional ongoing support or refresher sessions
We can also provide digital infographics, self-paced videos, and multimedia resources to support continued learning.
🌍 Flexible Delivery Options
We deliver training: On-site at your organisation, at Sheffield Hallam University, online (live or asynchronous) or as a blended, staged learning approach. This can be suitable for individuals, small groups, and large teams.
📞 Interested in Tailored Anthropometry Training?
We’d love to help build the perfect training programme for you or your organisation. Get in contact, and we can create a customised, engaging, and impactful anthropometry training experience that fits your goals – and your budget.