Verified and valued – the digital badge revolution that’s coming to sport and physical activity
The countdown is on to the launch of professional status for the sport and physical activity profession. From September, eligible practitioners, managers and leaders will be issued with a professional status which recognises their skills and competencies. Here Clare Dunn, Associate Director for Business Engagement at CIMSPA, explores the role of digital credentials in enabling […]
Discover TV’s Dr Punam Krishan’s prescription for the nation at the CIMSPA Conference
Connecting the Dots The CIMSPA Conference, Connecting the Dots, is where the sport, physical activity and wellbeing sector comes together to tackle some of the UK’s most pressing challenges: improving health, reducing inequalities and creating a more active nation. This year, one of the most anticipated voices in the line-up is Dr Punam Krishan, a […]
Professional Status – the smart investment for business growth
By Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement, CIMSPA Let’s talk business. If you’re leading an organisation in the sport and physical activity sector, you’ll know that your success relies on one thing – your people. They are absolutely your biggest asset and your biggest differentiator. Whether you’re growing your community reach, bidding for new […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Swim England Qualifications Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
This course develops knowledge and skills as an assistant swimming teacher. It will enable learners to actively support a qualified swimming teacher in delivering high quality inclusive swimming lessons in a range of settings, for example at a leisure centre, swim school or club learn to swim programme. No prior experience of teaching swimming is […]
Invisible No More
Why Government data is failing the sport and physical activity sector – By Spencer Moore, Chief Strategy Officer, CIMSPA What if 91% of your sector was hidden in plain sight? That’s the uncomfortable reality facing the UK’s sport and physical activity workforce today. Despite being a sector that makes a growing contribution to the UK […]
Get recognised. Stand Out. Release Your Power
Why professional status is your key Your professional identity sets you apart. It’s why customers choose you and it’s why employers and deployers work with you. It’s particularly important in our sector where roles blur and qualifications don’t always tell the full story, it can be hard to show what really makes you different. That’s […]
Finding your next role in sport and physical activity just got easier
The CIMSPA sector jobs board is bigger and better than ever before, so what are you waiting for? Since its launch a few years ago, our sector jobs board has been the place to find fulfilling work in the world of sport and physical activity. No matter your location or career pathway, the purpose-built board […]
Connecting the dots to better health
Our CIMSPA Conference panel session will bring together leading voices from the world of health to discuss integration with our sector With NHS services under sustained pressure, the UK faces an urgent challenge: how to better prevent, manage and support recovery from long-term and chronic health conditions. The sport, physical activity and active wellbeing workforce […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Transcend Level 2 Award in Leading Inclusive Physical Activities
This course supports roles in schools, community settings and commercial leisure environments, providing learners with the skills to promote inclusivity in sport and physical activity and lead safe and engaging sessions across a wide range of participants. Guided by an experienced tutor, learners will explore key themes such as legal responsibilities, inclusive leadership strategies (including […]
Five CPD courses to…work with individuals in recovery
Whilst many people who take part in sport and physical activity are able bodied and in good health, there is a large number of individuals who will be seeking support to return to exercise or start becoming active following a health condition, pregnancy or life event. There are also a significant number of people who […]