Why our workforce is ready to be a pillar of prevention and recovery

CIMSPA Associate Director of Education and Career Development Natasha Eason comments on the UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan The UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan, unveiled on 3 July, puts prevention, community care and digital innovation at the heart of NHS reforms. This plan recognises that achieving better health outcomes and narrowing health inequalities will require […]
Professional status is coming – is your learning up to date?

CIMSPA is reminding and encouraging all members to ensure that their qualifications, learning and CPD are up to date on the Member Portal ahead of the introduction of professional status in September. All CIMSPA members are required to complete learning and develop their knowledge every year to maintain their membership, which demonstrates their dedication to […]
CIMSPA Professional Standards continue to extend

CIMSPA is pleased to announce the release of a new Professional Standard; ‘Working inclusively – Working with People with Mental Health Conditions’.
Introducing Professional Status to the sport and physical activity sector

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity will be introducing professional status to sport and physical activity professionals in September. With approximately 600,000 roles, the sport and physical activity sector has an important role to play in society today – the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the population, social […]
Webinar – The importance of professional status to the sport & physical activity sector

With the eagerly awaited launch of ‘professional status’ on the horizon, join CIMSPA CEO Tara Dillon to hear all about how it is set to revolutionise the impact and perception of sport and physical activity professionals. Thursday 24th July 2025 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm During this session Tara will highlight how launching professional status can […]
Evidence alone isn’t enough. Why the physical activity workforce must be recognised as a pillar of public health

Colin Huffen, Associate Director of Standards and Regulation, CIMSPA The recent Guardian editorial couldn’t be more timely: “The evidence of the benefits of exercise keeps growing – but who is listening?” It’s a question that should resonate not only with those of us working in sport and physical activity, but with policymakers, health leaders and […]
Sport and Physical Activity Employability Pledge update

Additional support from employers across the sector We’re delighted that since we launched the Sport and Physical Activity Employability Pledge last month, hundreds of employers have come forward to support it, with organisations from across the sector of all shapes and sizes committing to support work to build sustainable careers within the sector. A few […]
Moving Towards Work – our sector’s role in the NHS WorkWell Pilot

Our sector is very well placed to deliver interventions that improve health, wellbeing, and employability, particularly for those who have been economically inactive due to ill health.
Liverpool City Region create a local skills plan for the area’s sport and physical activity sector

The plan aims to create a thriving, inclusive and future-ready sport and physical activity workforce that empowers individuals, enables wellbeing within local communities and drives economic growth across Liverpool City Region. In collaboration with local employers, education providers, local authorities, the health sector and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and […]
CIMSPA comment on the release of the new 10-Year plan for the NHS

Commenting following the release from the Department of Health and Social Care, Tara Dillon, CEO of CIMSPA, said: “We welcome the NHS’s new 10-year plan and its ambition to shift focus towards prevention, early intervention and community-based support. The sport and physical activity workforce has a vital role to play in that shift, not just […]