Training Academy – the same quality assured opportunities, a new home within our Careers Hub

The Training Academy for Sport and Physical Activity is packed full of CPD and qualifications that are exclusively delivered by providers who have achieved CIMSPA’s highest quality assurance outcome of ‘Enhancing’ and meet the sectors relevant professional standards. Therefore, when you book a course through the Training Academy you have the peace of mind of […]
Further education partnerships bring immediate benefits to colleges

Two CIMSPA Further Education Partners explain how partnership has added value for their team, their learners and employers in the local area At one of our regional further education webinars, City College Norwich and Yeovil College spoke about why they became CIMSPA Further Education Partners and how they have taken advantage of the partner benefits […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Ba Duan Jin Qigong Instructor Course

This course is delivered both in person and online over 12–18 months and gives learners the knowledge and skills to support the physical and mental wellbeing of their clients with therapeutic movement. Offering the flexibility of both in-person and online learning, this course can also cater for those who require evening or weekend training. As […]
New CPD – Navigating GLP-1 for Sport and Physical Activity Professionals

This expert-led course, backed by Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, offers practical insights into GLP-1 medications, helping fitness and wellness professionals understand their impact on weight management and how they integrate into a broader approach to training and lifestyle coaching. Provider – Future Fit Training Professional standard endorsed against – Working with People with Long Term Conditions […]
Drive your career forward with your CIMSPA membership

Your CIMSPA membership is packed full of support and resources to assist in developing you and your career so you can realise your full potential. There’s also tools to help showcase your professional status and ultimately ensure you gain the professional recognition your expertise and competence both deserves, and needs. Take a look at some […]
Five CPD courses to… Support your new business

With so many Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to focus your self-improvement efforts in order to have the greatest impact on your career prospects. In this new CPD series, we will be focusing on a specific topical area that may be relevant to your career, […]
The sport and physical activity sector publish local skills plan for Devon

The plan aims to build a robust, skilled workforce in the local sport and physical activity sector, which ultimately enhances the wellbeing of local communities. Alongside local employers, education providers, local authorities, the health sector and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) have implemented a local skills […]
Hone in on women’s health with the latest CPD

As World Health Day approaches on 7 April, we’ve taken inspiration from this years’ focus on maternal and newborn health to showcase learning opportunities to help you build your skillset in this area. Explore the latest selection of courses and endorsed qualifications on women’s health to elevate your offering and nurture your professional portfolio. […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Tai Chi and Qigong for Rehabilitation and Well-Being

This course is delivered both in person and online over eight days and provides an understanding of tai chi and qigong, along with motivation and mindfulness skills to allow learners to better support and develop their students. The four course modules are spaced over a six month period to give learners time to develop an […]
Professional status and recognition – what’s it all about?

Professional recognition underpins CIMSPA’s strategy, Releasing the Power of our Profession. This summer will see the launch of professional status, which will enable sport and physical activity professionals to be recognised based on the status that they are issued. Here, Spencer Moore, Chief Strategy Officer of CIMSPA, takes a look at professional status and professional […]