Training Academy Course of the Week – STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming

This 40 hour course spans five days and will equip you with the ability to teach essential swimming skills, water safety and all four key strokes to participants. Delivered in either Birmingham or Newbury, this development opportunity is brought to you by our 3-star ‘Enhancing’ training provider partner STA Excel. STA Excel provide vocational qualifications […]
Get recognised for everything you do – Is your learning up to date?

CIMSPA are reminding and encouraging all members to ensure that their qualifications, learning and CPD are up to date on the Member Portal. To retain their professional recognition, all CIMSPA members are required to complete learning and develop their knowledge every year, demonstrating their dedication to their profession and to show customers and employers that […]
Are you telling prospective clients of everything you have to offer?

As a CIMSPA member you’ve already proven your dedication to best practice, developing yourself and being qualified to tackle the challenges faced by the sector and the nation. We continue to tell your stories to the wider population and showcase the fantastic and hugely valuable work you do, and of how your expertise helps people […]
Record number gain chartered status in recognition of their excellence in the sport & physical activity sector

Having demonstrated true excellence, innovation and impact within their field, we’ve recently seen no less than 12 members gain various different chartered statuses. Becoming a chartered member or fellow signifies a mark of distinction that confirms an individual meets the sector standards with qualifications, experience and expertise that underpin their multiple areas of discipline and […]
Setting the standard: Elevating your training provision

What sets a training provider apart from the rest? For professionals working in the sport and physical activity sector, identifying high quality learning, training and development to enhance their career can be a minefield. The quality of education and training programmes can significantly impact a professional’s ability to elevate their skills, performance, job satisfaction and […]
Looking at the past to support the future

Almost one year on from taking over the guardianship of the Sports Leisure Legacy website, CIMSPA continues to recognise the importance of learning from our past to help create a vibrant and inclusive sport and physical activity sector for the future The Sport Leisure Legacy website project was conceived back in 2013 by Gerry Carver […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations

This three-day course provides the theory behind pool plant operations and maintenance, as well as best practice principles and information on health, safety and legal responsibilities. Delivered in person, this development opportunity is available on a variety of dates and at a selection of locations, including Birmingham, Yeovil and Edinburgh. Training provider – STA Excel […]
Give your career some love with the latest endorsed CPD and qualifications

Love your career choice but feel like it might be time to branch out and focus on your development? February is a prime opportunity to embrace the season of self-care and give your personal growth some attention. Whether you’re looking for a complete change of direction within the sport and physical activity sector, you want […]
Local skills and workforce delivering Uniting the Movement

Earlier this week, Sport England released a year four update on the progress made by Uniting the Movement, their 10-year strategy. The update highlights the work that has been taking place across the sector to ensure that more people, regardless of their age, gender, background or where they live, to have a more active life […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Aqua aerobics appeals to the 55+ age group as the buoyancy of water reduces weight on impact which helps those that struggle to move easily. As this age range is the fastest growing demographic in group exercise gym classes, fitness instructors and personal trainers with certified qualifications in water-based exercise are now in high demand. […]