Enhance the employability of your sport and physical activity sector-related graduates by partnering with the sector workforce’s only chartered professional body.
For increased employability, recognition and status, CIMSPA Higher Education Partners are part of CIMSPA’s sector wide engagement involving over 300 Employer Partners, Awarding Organisation Partners, Further Education Partners and Training Provider Partners.
CIMSPA Higher Education Partners represent the sport and physical activity sector’s leading universities and higher education institutes. The endorsement of CIMSPA reflects a commitment by higher education providers to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to effectively transition into roles in the sector by aligning courses with professional standards.
CIMSPA-endorsed degree programmes are certified as meeting professional standards set by the most highly regarded employers in the sector. Once an institute has become a CIMSPA partner, all degree programmes relating to a career within the sport and physical activity sector will be eligible to be endorsed and quality assured. We already work in partnership with some of the leading sport and physical activity educations institutions in the country.
CIMSPA and CASES – our endorsement partnership
CIMSPA works in partnership with The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) to ensure a robust approach to sector degree endorsement. CIMSPA endorsement of sport and exercise science degrees reflects the inclusion of content that maps to standards required in roles within the physical activity and fitness sector e.g., personal trainer, fitness instructor.
CASES endorsement of sport and exercise science undergraduate degrees is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession. CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (CUES) is now the recognised standard for all sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes in the UK.
As such, it is appropriate for a degree to be endorsed by both organisations.
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Please complete the linked form to express your interest in becoming a CIMSPA education partner and one of our team will be in touch.
Join the sector’s leading higher education establishments
We are a Professional Statutory Regulatory Body for higher education in our sector.
Partnership benefits
Direct pathway to employment
Our endorsement gives your students a distinct competitive edge in the job market. By aligning your degrees with CIMSPA’s professional standards, you offer a clear route to employment, directly supporting your outcome metrics by enhancing your students’ progression into skilled roles within the sector. Your students graduate with the prestigious opportunity to secure industry-wide professional recognition, potentially entering the workforce with Advanced or Senior Practitioner status from day one.
Exclusive student and staff perks
Unlock exclusive, complimentary membership for the students on your endorsed courses, providing access to over 1,000 CPD resources to develop vital industry and transferable skills. In addition, discounted membership for you and your staff provides access to the Howden Sports Benefits Scheme, where significant retail and lifestyle savings can effectively offset the cost of membership (also available to your students).
Brand authority and sector recognition
Position your university as a leader in the sport and physical activity sector by partnering with CIMSPA, aligning your education to the sectors professional standards. Utilise our exclusive partner branding to ensure that all your key stakeholders are aware that you are serious about supporting the ongoing professionalisation of the sectors workforce.
Professional Status
Professional status is a game-changer for individuals working in sport and physical activity. It makes career paths in the sector more visible and easier to navigate. It’s a framework founded on high-quality training aligned with employer needs. It gives individuals the tools to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to employers, clients, peers and everyone else.
Professional status supports recognition of the expertise of those working in our sector. Find out more about how professional status can benefit your organisation and release the power of our profession.
