Harnessing the talent and skills of service leavers

At CIMSPA we are proud to have signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant With employers across the sector continuing to face recruitment challenges, CIMSPA COO Kay Simnett MCIMSPA explores why more organisations should reap the benefits of signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. At CIMSPA we are proud to have signed the UK Armed […]

England sees the biggest decline in improvement to life expectancy

England has experienced the largest decline in life expectancy improvement across the whole of Europe New research published in the Lancet Public Health Journal shows that England has experienced the largest decline in life expectancy improvement across the whole of Europe with physical inactivity being a significant contributing factor. Commenting on the research, Tara Dillon, […]

Let’s Dance! The joy and benefits of dance-based exercise

Tracy Levy shares her thoughts CIMSPA Trustee and Group Exercise Practitioner Member Tracy Levy shares her thoughts on the upcoming Let’s Dance! campaign which aims to get more people active Sometimes dreams become reality, and for us, your local dance and group exercise instructors, 2 March marks the beginning of a whirlwind week. Through our […]

Cracking the productivity code

Productivity is one of the biggest challenges facing the UK The government’s five missions have been created to shape its priorities over the course of this parliament. At the foundation of all of the missions is an ambition to grow the economy. Tara Dillon FCIMSPA (Chartered), CEO of The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and […]

Training Academy Course of the Week – Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Develop an in-depth understanding of exercise referral Develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge required to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions, as well as common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme. This course, delivered online using the Active IQ LMS Learning Platform, has […]

How can our sector support those who are NEET back into learning or into work?

The sport and physical activity sector can be driving force to increase rates of employment By targeting those who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), the sport and physical activity sector can be driving force to increase rates of employment and support economic growth. Following on from the recent publication of the government’s […]