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Move Professional is back with more industry insight, professional tips and the latest news from across sport and physical activity At CIMSPA, we’re committed to supporting our members and partners to understand the wider sport and physical activity sector and develop within their professional sphere. To help keep you informed, up to date and progressing, we created Move […]
Member Webinar – The role of strength training within client programmes
This session explores the role of strength training within client programmes, outlining what it is and why it is essential for long-term health, performance, and injury prevention. It also highlights the wide-ranging benefits clients can gain such as improved confidence, enhanced functional capacity and better metabolic health. 26 June – 10-11am During this webinar you’ll […]
CIMSPA responds to devolution policy position statement
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has welcomed the devolution policy position statement, published by Sport England. On Wednesday 10th June 2026, Sport England’s published their devolution policy position statement, which outlines how the transfer of decision-making powers to local communities provides a major opportunity to improve access to […]
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 […]