Trevor Pearce appointed as new CIMSPA Chair
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.
Cancer plan sets bold targets but fails to fully acknowledge the proven power of physical activity professionals
The UK government has unveiled its landmark National Cancer Plan, promising the biggest step forward in cancer care for a generation. Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care, the plan sets an ambitious target that by 2035, 75% of people diagnosed with cancer will be either cancer-free or living well five years after […]
Five CPD courses to…support clients through the menopause
Conversation and awareness around the menopause have become a lot less taboo over the last few years as advocates continue to bring the topic into the public spotlight. However, turning this awareness into action is key for the 13 million people currently peri or menopausal in the UK (Wellbeing of Women). With physical activity and […]
Professional status for British Army soldiers
CIMSPA is working with the British Army to issue professional status to its physical training instructors As a signee of the Armed Forces Covenant, CIMSPA is strongly committed to recognising the value of serving personnel, reservists and service leavers of the British Armed Forces. Taking further steps to support members of the armed forces in […]
Making physical activity a key component of NHS care: Blog and podcast now live
This is the first in a series of four podcasts and blogs that focus on how we can integrate more physical activity across the NHS and what key actions health and care professionals can do to support this strategic shift towards movement and staving off or preventing ill health. The first podcast is an introductory […]
Calling all self-employed members – get ready for the new way to do tax returns
Are you ready for the new way to record and report your income and taxes? From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will transform how self-employed individuals manage their tax. You will no longer fill out your tax return all at once, instead, you’ll split and spread the admin throughout the year. […]