CIMSPA publish position statement on health
In order to provide clarity and a deeper understanding on how the sport and physical activity workforce is continuing to collaborate and align with the health and social care sector, CIMSPA have published their ‘Position Statement on Health’. With the NHS continuing to tackle mounting financial pressures and faced with rising demand, the sector has […]
Workforce, wellbeing and growth – the role of our sector in the devolved skills system
Spencer Moore, Chief Strategy Officer of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) comments on the UK skills system It’s now a year since the UK’s new government took office with a mandate to revitalise economic growth, tackle regional inequality and reform public services. Central to this agenda has been […]
Why our workforce is ready to be a pillar of prevention and recovery
CIMSPA Associate Director of Education and Career Development Natasha Eason comments on the UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan The UK government’s 10-Year Health Plan, unveiled on 3 July, puts prevention, community care and digital innovation at the heart of NHS reforms. This plan recognises that achieving better health outcomes and narrowing health inequalities will require […]
Professional status is coming – is your learning up to date?
CIMSPA is reminding and encouraging all members to ensure that their qualifications, learning and CPD are up to date on the Member Portal ahead of the introduction of professional status in September. All CIMSPA members are required to complete learning and develop their knowledge every year to maintain their membership, which demonstrates their dedication to […]
CIMSPA Professional Standards continue to extend
CIMSPA is pleased to announce the release of a new Professional Standard; ‘Working inclusively – Working with People with Mental Health Conditions’.
Introducing Professional Status to the sport and physical activity sector
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity will be introducing professional status to sport and physical activity professionals in September. With approximately 600,000 roles, the sport and physical activity sector has an important role to play in society today – the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the population, social […]
Webinar – The importance of professional status to the sport & physical activity sector
With the eagerly awaited launch of ‘professional status’ on the horizon, join CIMSPA CEO Tara Dillon to hear all about how it is set to revolutionise the impact and perception of sport and physical activity professionals. Thursday 24th July 2025 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm During this session Tara will highlight how launching professional status can […]
Evidence alone isn’t enough. Why the physical activity workforce must be recognised as a pillar of public health
Colin Huffen, Associate Director of Standards and Regulation, CIMSPA The recent Guardian editorial couldn’t be more timely: “The evidence of the benefits of exercise keeps growing – but who is listening?” It’s a question that should resonate not only with those of us working in sport and physical activity, but with policymakers, health leaders and […]
Sport and Physical Activity Employability Pledge update
Additional support from employers across the sector We’re delighted that since we launched the Sport and Physical Activity Employability Pledge last month, hundreds of employers have come forward to support it, with organisations from across the sector of all shapes and sizes committing to support work to build sustainable careers within the sector. A few […]
Moving Towards Work – our sector’s role in the NHS WorkWell Pilot
Our sector is very well placed to deliver interventions that improve health, wellbeing, and employability, particularly for those who have been economically inactive due to ill health.