CIMSPA membership benefits

BeRecognised – professional recognition in sport and physical activity

The CIMSPA member benefits programme brings to life the true value of what it means to be a CIMSPA member. In line with the way CIMSPA operates, benefits are led by members, reviewed continually, and updated regularly. Your career progression is recognised with greater benefits unlocked as you enhance your professional status. By continuing to listen to members closely we are confident that we have made no assumptions and that all benefits are relevant, valued and needed.

CIMSPA member benefits are driven by the ethos to “be professional”. This is supported by four member benefit categories:

BeAhead

Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of the sector.

BeConnected

Build your professional network through CIMSPA’s community of members, partners and events.

BeRewarded

Benefit from a range of discounts and offers across key categories identified by members.

BeTheDifference

Contribute to the continued improvements of the sport and physical activity sector.

BeAhead
BeConnected
BeRewarded
BeTheDifference

Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector

Recognition and status as a member of the sector’s only chartered professional body.
Designatory letters – e.g MCIMSPA (dependent on membership category*)
Exclusive member logos to showcase your professional status*
Enhance your career prospects - many of our employer partners commit to only employing CIMSPA members.
Access FREE endorsed CPD eLearning with SkillGate.
Eligible practitioner categories get free access to the UK Coaching Club platform, with exclusive resources.
Discounts on endorsed qualifications and CPD from a range of training providers.
Sector job opportunity information from our jobs board and partner network.

*This is a general overview of our membership benefits. For specific eligibility for use of designatory letters and membership logos, see specific membership categories.

Highlight – Access to the UK Coaching Club platform

For SELECTED practitioner membership categories, UK Coaching provides you with access to its learning and development platform, which includes:

Access to all UK Coaching’s most valuable tips, guidance, videos and webinars.
Free or discounted learning, many attracting CIMSPA CPD points.
Membership to a new collaborative group for exercise and fitness professionals in their online community ConnectedCoaches.

Highlight – SkillGate

Your CIMSPA membership includes FREE access to hundreds of online CPD courses with the SkillGate.
The CPD on offer ranges from “bite-sized” quick eBriefings to certificate courses that award multiple CIMSPA CPD points.

Build your professional network through CIMSPA’s community of members, partners and events

Shareable profile on the CIMSPA membership directory – the definitive listing of qualified sector professionals – connecting you with potential employers and customers.
Receive digital access to S&PA Professional, S&PA Extra and the CIMSPA member bulletin – our quarterly magazine and monthly digital newsletters. Selected membership categories also receive a printed copy of the magazine.
Access to member-only webinars featuring cross-sector experts.
Make connections through CIMSPA and partner events and conferences, and at our professional development boards and consultations (by invitation).

Benefit from a range of discounts and offers across key categories identified by members and provided by our partners*

Bigwave Growth

Get exclusive access to Bigwave Growth’s free at distance market penetration and national benchmark assessment plus their Insight 360 30 minute Explosive Growth conversation and 1 hour business support Zoom call.

Biomechanics Education

Get exclusive access to free CPD worth up to £100+ VAT through Biomechanics Education.

CoverMe

Get the exclusive ability to download CoverMe’s Instructor app for free and an exclusive offer of a 3-month subscription at half price for CoverMe’s Venue app.

Financial Fitness Group

Get a discount on their sector specific accountancy service and advice, free advice on the requirements of HMRC for direct reports, and a free monthly phone call with an industry specific accountant.

Future Fit

Get a 30-day free trial with Future Fit’s Prozone, a comprehensive online training and resources platform. You can also speak to a careers advisor and gain 3-months free use of the Future Fit Job Board.

Gymcatch

Get 20% off your first 12 paid months with Gymcatch’s complete software management solution for your fitness or wellness business.

My PT Hub

Access a 30-day free trial and an exclusive 50% discount off My PT Hub’s All-In-One personal training software and app plus an exclusive deal of a free custom app (worth approximately £95).

Myzone

Get exclusive access to £80 off an MZ3 heart rate monitor and £75 off an MZ Switch Myzone belt.

TRX

Get exclusive access to a 15% discount sitewide on the TRX UK website.

UK Coaching

Gain access to UK Coaching Fitness and/or Sports Massage Cover. You can ensure you enjoy peace of mind by being protected with specialist insurance from our preferred provider, UK Coaching.

Wellhub

Become a Certified Online Trainer with Wellhub for free, and receive industry-exclusive training and certification, connect to new clients from Wellhub’s corporate business model, and grow your monthly income via a new, incremental revenue stream when you register with Wellhub.

WSHQ

Get exclusive access to money off all WSHQ’s license free music. Benefit from music for any type of fitness class that you teach. Whether you love teaching aerobics, spinning, yoga, pilates or HIIT, they’ve got the perfect workout music to match your type of exercise class.

*Terms and conditions apply for all offers.

Contribute to the continued improvement of the sport and physical activity sector

Be at the forefront of the sector with the very latest news, guidance and resources.
Be the first to hear about opportunities to be involved with CIMSPA consultations and insight, helping to influence sector policy and future research.
Take part in focus groups and committees to help shape the sector’s future.

Membership for personal trainers, group exercise instructors, gym instructors, sports coaches (including advanced), coaching assistants, swimming teachers, lifeguards, recreation assistants, tai chi and qigong instructors and exercise referral professionals.

Membership for all managers – from aspiring to senior.

Associate membership for yoga instructors and pilates instructors.

Group of university students with lecturer

Membership for those starting their careers.Associate membership for yoga instructors and pilates instructors.

Our join option for those who are unqualified but want to keep updated on our sector.

Membership for Individuals

Partnership for organisations

Careers hub