New CPD – Navigating GLP-1 for Sport and Physical Activity Professionals
This expert-led course, backed by Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, offers practical insights into GLP-1 medications, helping fitness and wellness professionals understand their impact on weight management and how they integrate into a broader approach to training and lifestyle coaching. Provider – Future Fit Training Professional standard endorsed against – Working with People with Long Term Conditions […]
Transforming lives with physical activity – from addiction to activity
Wellness Warriors, created by CIMSPA Partners Phoenix Lifestyle Foundation and Buckinghamshire New University, is one of the UK’s first sober running clubs. Developed with a focus on the fact that participating in sport and physical activity is not just about how fast or far you can run, the Wellness Warriors running group, is proving that […]
Five CPD courses to… Support your new business
With so many Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to focus your self-improvement efforts in order to have the greatest impact on your career prospects. In this new CPD series, we will be focusing on a specific topical area that may be relevant to your career, […]
Drive your career forward with your CIMSPA membership
Your CIMSPA membership is packed full of support and resources to assist in developing you and your career so you can realise your full potential. There’s also tools to help showcase your professional status and ultimately ensure you gain the professional recognition your expertise and competence both deserves, and needs. Take a look at some […]
Hone in on women’s health with the latest CPD
As World Health Day approaches on 7 April, we’ve taken inspiration from this years’ focus on maternal and newborn health to showcase learning opportunities to help you build your skillset in this area. Explore the latest selection of courses and endorsed qualifications on women’s health to elevate your offering and nurture your professional portfolio. […]
The sport and physical activity sector publish local skills plan for Devon
The plan aims to build a robust, skilled workforce in the local sport and physical activity sector, which ultimately enhances the wellbeing of local communities. Alongside local employers, education providers, local authorities, the health sector and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) have implemented a local skills […]
Professional status and recognition – what’s it all about?
Professional recognition underpins CIMSPA’s strategy, Releasing the Power of our Profession. This summer will see the launch of professional status, which will enable sport and physical activity professionals to be recognised based on the status that they are issued. Here, Spencer Moore, Chief Strategy Officer of CIMSPA, takes a look at professional status and professional […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Tai Chi and Qigong for Rehabilitation and Well-Being
This course is delivered both in person and online over eight days and provides an understanding of tai chi and qigong, along with motivation and mindfulness skills to allow learners to better support and develop their students. The four course modules are spaced over a six month period to give learners time to develop an […]
Guidance on weight management medications published
CIMSPA and ukactive collaborate to aid the sector’s understanding of pharmacological treatments used for weight loss. CIMPSA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) and ukactive have published guidance to support professionals in the sport and physical activity sector in learning the role of weight reduction medicines, such as GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) […]
CIMSPA Welcomes NHS England’s statement on physical activity
Published on Tuesday, the statement addresses the key benefits that physical activity can have to health and wellbeing. Harnessing the benefits of physical activity details the positive impact that physical activity can make for the prevention, management and treatment of health conditions, and the economic savings that can be made through participation. Welcoming the statement, […]