CIMSPA welcomes appointment of new Sport England CEO

CIMSPA is pleased to welcome the announcement of Simon Hayes as the next Chief Executive Officer of Sport England. At a time when the sector is evolving to meet key national priorities in relation to supporting economic growth, improving health and wellbeing and addressing key challenges at a local level, this appointment marks an important […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Common Core Knowledge of Skills School Holiday Childcare

This course introduces essential skills for interacting with children, young people, and families. An understanding of this course content is needed for OFSTED registration Comprising of six units, expert-led tutorial videos and numerous interactive mini quizzes, this online course is fully accessible on any device and includes a free Discover membership. Training provider – Aspire […]
How to make the most of a CIMSPA membership

Through your CIMSPA membership you will benefit from a vast variety of support and resources, such as those listed below to assist in developing you, your career and your pathway to achieving your potential and becoming recognised for the work that you do. We are relentlessly committed to giving you the platform and tools you […]
Up your inclusivity this summer with the latest endorsed CPD

As the weather improves, more people are naturally choosing to go outside and get their daily dose of vitamin D, removing certain barriers to exercise. Weather conditions, motivation, affordability and access to facilities become irrelevant to most, but for some individuals, the barriers remain without further intervention. We’ve put together the latest selection of […]
Five CPD courses to… Become more inclusive of the ageing population

Two in five people living in England are now over 50 years old, with the figures being similarly high across the rest of the UK, too. An ageing population means more strain on health services – unless we continue to shift our efforts and focus on the barriers to exercise and inclusion of this […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

Whether teaching in gyms, studios, or privately, this diploma will equip learners with the skills to deliver effective and engaging Pilates classes that cater to various fitness levels. This course goes beyond the classroom, learners will gain real-world experience with practical training sessions in a gym environment, and qualify feeling confident and ready to work. […]
A collaborative solution: the West of England sport and physical activity sector publish local skills plan

The plan aims to create a skilled and diverse local sport and physical activity workforce that drives growth and improves the health and wellbeing of West of England 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 […]
Exercise outperforms drugs after cancer – why professionalising the physical activity workforce is key

For the first time, robust scientific evidence has shown that following a structured exercise programme can reduce the risk of death by up to one-third in people with cancer. In addition to improving overall survival, regular, tailored physical activity has been found to significantly decrease the likelihood of cancer recurrence and the development of new […]
National Sector Partners Group urges PM to prioritise sport, recreation and physical activity in Spending Review or risk extra costs to Treasury and NHS

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG)* has written to the Prime Minister ahead of next week’s Spending Review to urge the Government to back the sector through a sustained plan for investment and a clear strategy for increasing participation in sport and physical activity. The letter explains that a failure to prioritise the sector in […]
Real sport and physical activity career stories: Dan Richardson

We talk to sport and physical activity professionals about their career, from start to future plans, and show how our careers hub can support your journey There are so many ways to start and grow your career in the sport and physical activity sector, and CIMSPA is there to support you every step of the […]