Everything you need to know to join CIMSPA as a Student Member.
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Student membership introduces students aged 14 or over studying sport and physical activity related education programmes and endorsed qualifications to the sector’s chartered professional body. CIMSPA supports you to develop your skills and improve employability, ready for a smooth transition to the workplace.
Entry requirements
- Name of your education provider
- Title of course
- Course start date
- Course end date
Apply for your membership
Step 1 – prepare your evidence, apply and pay
- Debit / Credit Card or Direct Debit payment options are available.
Step 2 – We will process your application
- You will receive email updates as we review your application.
- We will let you know if we require any further information from you.
- You will receive an email confirming that your Membership has been approved.
Student membership cost: £36* per year (inc VAT)
*Discounts apply if your organisation is a CIMSPA employer partner.
Membership benefits - Student
Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector
- Recognition as a member of the sector’s only chartered professional body.
- Enhance your career prospects - many of our employer partners commit to only employing CIMSPA members.
- Access FREE endorsed CPD eLearning with SkillGate.
- Discounts on endorsed qualifications and CPD from a range of training providers.
- Sector job opportunity information from our jobs board and partner network.
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 – 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.
- 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.
Ready to get started now?
Membership join FAQs – Student and Graduate
The name of your educational institute can range from the university, college or training provider that you are currently completing your course with.
Need to discuss your membership?
If you’re unsure on any aspect of your CIMSPA membership application, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 0343 836 0200