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 clients to move for life

As awareness evolves around exercise for longevity, an emphasis has fallen on ‘movement for life’ training.
Professional Status in action – why employers who invest in their people are already seeing the difference

We’re seeing what happens when employers actually embed professional status into their organisations, and the impact is real.
CIMSPA joins other chartered bodies in an open letter to the government

This Chartered Week, CIMSPA is collaborating with a community of chartered and professional bodies to promote how chartered professionals can help rebuild trust in public services. Chartered week is a an annual national awareness week that celebrates the importance of chartered practice in a wide range of sectors. This year, the theme is Celebrating Trusted Professionals. […]
Rising unemployment reinforces importance of clear career pathways

The latest labour market figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show unemployment rising to 5.2% in the three months to December 2025
Trevor Pearce appointed as new CIMSPA ChairÂ

CIMSPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Pearce CBE QPM as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees. He replaces Marc Woods, who stepped down in December after completing the maximum term of nine years in the post. Trevor brings with him a wealth of experience from a 40-year career in law enforcement and non-executive roles in both the regulatory and charity sectors, including positions as commissioner of the Gambling Commission, and nine years as chair of UK Anti-Doping. Speaking about […]
Member Webinar – Stepping into Management with Confidence

This session is designed for aspiring, new and middle managers working in sport and physical activity who want to build their leadership and management skills and apply them confidently in their day-to-day roles. 27 February – 10-11am Delivered by Dr Joanna Holmes and Chris Brooks from Portal Training, a leading UK training provider specialising in […]
Physical activity to support people to prepare for and recover from illness: Blog and podcast now live

In this podcast, shared for World Cancer Day, Zoe Merchant, AHP Clinical Lead for the Prehab4Cancer Programme and Jack Murphy, Prehab4Cancer Programme Manager for GM Active consider physical activity as a tool that can support people to prepare for or recover from cancer treatment or surgery. This is the second in a series of four […]
Creating meaningful connections at active-net

Making conversations matter Now in its twelfth year, active-net continues to be one of the UK’s leading networking events for physical activity, health and leisure professionals. With operators from across the sector receiving complimentary attendance, it is a unique opportunity create meaningful connections. Alongside keynote panel discussions and insight-led seminars, every attendee will receive a schedule of one-to-one meetings with operators or supplier partners specifically matched […]
Doncaster local organisations release skills plan for sport and physical activity

In collaboration with local employers, education providers, local authorities and healthcare organisations, the sport and physical activity sector have implemented a local skills plan for the workforce in Doncaster.