Training Academy Course of the Week – Active IQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
This face to face training course is available in a variety of locations including Derby, London and Glasgow It is designed to provide learners with the broad base of knowledge and skills that are required to respond to first aid situations and administer first aid in the workplace. This includes understanding the responsibilities of a […]
The sport and physical activity sector release local skills plan for Cheshire and Warrington
The Cheshire and Warrington Sport and Physical Activity Local Skills Plan will provide direction for the local sector to come together to build a strong and valued local profile, to maximise its impact on the health of the local population. Alongside local employers, education providers, local authorities, the health sector and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered […]
Refresh your career with the latest endorsed CPD and qualifications
As the seasons start to change and our instincts to spring clean kick-in, March could be the perfect opportunity to refresh your self-development closet. Whether you’re looking to clear it our completely and take a change of direction within the sport and physical activity sector or you want to energise your offering, we’ve got a […]
The CIMSPA Member Directory can help you advance your career
As we move into Spring, it could represent the perfect opportunity to further enhance your skills. Check out how the CIMSPA Member Directory can help you accelerate your growth and reach more prospects. A place for professionals to be recognised The CIMSPA Member Directory is the definitive list of qualified and recognised sport and physical […]
Unlocking opportunities: Benefits of attending the CIMSPA Conference
With the sport and physical activity sector playing a more crucial role than ever before in tackling some of the challenges that our nation faces, it’s an important time to explore the involvement that you as a sector professional can have in helping to address these difficulties. The CIMSPA Conference is the ultimate opportunity to […]
How we can support women in the workforce
In a traditionally male-dominated sector, we must ensure that women have equal opportunities to pursue careers in sport and physical activity Recently, we talked about how women are struggling to participate in sport and physical activity as much as they need in order to live healthy lives. An important part of combatting this challenge is […]
Report shows that over half of adults around the world are predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050
New analysis published in The Lancet shows that over half of adults around the world are predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050 The report also shows that a third of young people and children will fall into the same categories. Commenting on the report, Tara Dillon, CEO of the Chartered Institute for the […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – ESCAPE-pain facilitator training
This 1.5 day training covers theoretical foundations and practical skills for implementing ESCAPE-pain, focusing on evidence-based approaches to support behaviour change in individuals with osteoarthritis. Enabling you to deliver a health and wellbeing programme that can help people improve their quality of life, this course will also create opportunities for you to expand into new […]
Breaking down barriers for women in sport and physical activity
Women continue to be less likely to participate in sport and physical activity than men. Why is this, and how can we, as a sector, help? In 2023, the Sport England Active Lives Adult Survey report showed that women’s activity levels remained stable, hovering at around 60%. This figure has changed little over the past […]
Rising NEET Figures: A Growing Concern for Young People in the UK
Natasha Eason, Associate Director of Education at The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), considers the latest statistics which show almost a million young people are not in education employment or training. “The number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is […]