National launch of Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy to drive employability across the countryÂ
The sector-specific career initiative is now being rolled out nationwide. The Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy is a partnership between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), and will now be made available across the UK following several successful pilot programmes. […]
Consultation on the development of CIMSPA Supporting better sleep – technical professional standard
CIMSPA is pleased to announce the launch of the consultation on the Supporting better sleep technical specialism professional standard. We are seeking feedback on this standard’s content from both individuals and organisations within the sector – especially those with particular expertise in this field. We have been working in conjunction with sector-specific partners to create […]
Five CPD courses to…support healthy ageing
Learn to support individuals to age more healthily through physical activity.
Partner Webinar – The Inclusive Recruitment Advantage
Join us to discover how inclusive, structured recruitment can strengthen your sport and physical activity workforce. We’ll explore practical ways you can improve hiring decisions, remove bias in your processes and build stronger teams. 23 June – 14:00-15:00 With the recent and upcoming changes to employee rights and protections through the Employment Rights Act 2025, […]
MPs recognise physical activity as important as medication for keeping older people healthy
CIMSPA has contributed to a report by the Health and Social Care Committee, which highlights the importance of older people keeping physically active. The Healthy Ageing Inquiry states that physical activity should be at the heart of the NHS’s support for older people and is as important as providing medication. The inquiry gathered evidence from […]
Adding personal value: celebrating Learning at Work Week
This Learning at Work Week, CIMSPA Workforce Development Manager Dani Halsall discusses her qualification and what it was like balancing it alongside her full-time role. I don’t remember a time when I haven’t wanted to do a course or learn something new, including learning outside of my current role, because I’ve always wanted to develop. […]
New principles set to transform training for the sport and physical activity workforce
A powerful shift in how learning is designed and delivered across sport and physical activity is underway, as Activity Alliance and leading sector partners unveil a new set of Inclusive Learning Principles. They have been created to remove barriers to learning opportunities and unlock potential for everyone, particularly disabled people. Activity Alliance created the Inclusive […]
Your latest CIMSPA endorsed CPD and qualifications
Through endorsement, we support the sport and physical activity sector to deliver high-quality, relevant learning and development that reflects the needs of today’s workforce. With that in mind, below you’ll find a selection of the latest CPD and qualifications to have been given the CIMSPA quality assurance stamp of approval, and therefore learning opportunities you […]
Five CPD courses to…support individuals with behaviour change
Learn to support individuals with behaviour change in sport and physical activity.
Partner Webinar – Protecting Your People: Business Insurance Essentials for 2026
Protecting your organisation against unexpected disruption is essential, particularly when the loss, incapacity or absence of a key individual can place the entire business and its people at risk. This webinar explores the critical role that business protection and insurance play in safeguarding continuity, stabilising operations and supporting both workforce and leadership resilience. 20 May […]