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 […]
Five CPD courses to… specialise in working with children and young people

A recent study by the Royal Society for Public Health has found that the majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035. This means that the sport and physical activity sector now plays a more crucial role than ever before in the health and wellbeing of future generations. If […]
Elevate 2025 Review

This year’s event took place at the ExCeL in London on 18 and 19 June. Reflecting on what has been without doubt CIMSPA’s busiest and most impactful Elevate to date, we look back on our two days at the UK’s largest trade show dedicated to fitness, sport and physical activity. Bringing together professionals from the fitness […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – JTL Hot Tub Operator Training Programme

This course provides the knowledge and understanding required by operators for the safe and efficient running of commercial hot tubs. Learners will also gain the knowledge and skills required to be able to competently carry out pool water testing and to understand how to interpret pool readings with reference to the appropriate parameters. Learning outcomes […]
Introducing digital badging – a game changer that will showcase your professional status

Digital badges are coming soon as part of Professional Status. Globally the way we consume information continues to shift from paper based to digital platforms, with the UK proving no exception to this rule. Take internet usage for example – the latest statistics from January 2025 show there were 67.8 million internet users in the […]
Member Webinar – The business of fitness and strategies for sustainable growth and income

Your next exclusive member webinar is only a couple of days away, and this month we’ll be looking at strategies for sustainable growth and driving income generation with Your Personal Trainer (YPT); our 3-star Enhancing Partner. Date – 27 JuneTime – 10-11:00am In today’s competitive fitness industry, as well as being a great trainer you […]
Retention Over Recruitment – Why recognising and investing in your team wins every time

Tara Dillon, CEO, CIMSPA Right now, employers in the sport and physical activity sector are feeling the pressure when it comes to finding the right people for the job. With fewer candidates out there, rising expectations around pay and flexibility, and ongoing skills shortages, recruitment continues to be a real challenge. Whether it’s recruiting coaches, […]
CIMSPA responds to The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy launch

Tara Dillon, CEO of CIMSPA, comments on the launch of the strategy. Commenting on the recent launch of The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, Tara Dillon CEO of CIMSPA said, “The publication of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy marks an important moment for the country in setting out how plans for growth can be delivered. However, […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Bootcamp Level 1

Training Academy Course of the Week – Bootcamp Level 1 This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and confidence to lead dynamic bootcamp sessions that energise participants and cultivate a loyal client base. From mastering effective marketing strategies to creating engaging workout plans, this course lays the foundation for success in the […]