Training Academy Course of the Week – Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Aqua aerobics appeals to the 55+ age group as the buoyancy of water reduces weight on impact which helps those that struggle to move easily. As this age range is the fastest growing demographic in group exercise gym classes, fitness instructors and personal trainers with certified qualifications in water-based exercise are now in high demand. […]
New year, new skills – explore quality assured training opportunities in exercise and fitness

As the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle is better recognised, the demand for exercise and fitness-related services has surged, creating exciting opportunities for professionals in this industry. Did you know – The exercise and fitness industry employs 145,977 paid employees across 9,453 organisations*. This is an increase of 43.4% since 2018. With advancements […]
Time4Sport: Supporting local families through the power of sport and physical activity

CIMSPA Employer Partner Time4Sport supports local children, young people and their households with maintaining a physically active and healthy lifestyle, both in and out of school hours. The school holidays are a perfect time for schoolchildren to increase their physical activity levels, and community sport organisation Time4Sport are just one provider across the country that […]
Creating role models in sport and physical activity

How our sector workforce can support children and young people to increase their activity levels after Sport England’s report shows many are missing out On 5 December, Sport England published their latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey report. The national body’s research into the activity levels of school-age children and their attitudes towards […]
Member Webinar – Cultivating a Health-First Mindset for Exercise & Movement

For your first exclusive member webinar of 2025 we will be joined by Dan Hancock, founder of Mental Health & Exercise Coaching (MHEC), a 3-star ‘Enhancing’ quality assured CIMSPA training provider partner that specialise in teaching early mental health intervention through exercise. In this session Dan will focus on various mental health conditions, talking about […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health

Are you looking to develop your knowledge in order to analyse your client’s nutritional habits and be able to offer healthy eating advice linked to their exercise and lifestyle goals? If so, we’ve got the perfect course for you. Offered by our 3-star ‘Enhancing’ Training Provider Partner, The Fitness Group, this opportunity will help you […]
New collaboration to support jobseekers to build a great career in the sport and physical activity sector

CIMSPA is delighted to be collaborating with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help more people build a great career within the sport and physical activity sector. Through this new collaboration, CIMSPA is creating resources and training on careers in the sector which will help Job Centre Work Coaches and DWP Employer Engagement […]
Realise your true potential 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 […]
Recharge your career with the CIMSPA Member Directory

A central place for professionals to be recognised The CIMSPA Member Directory is the definitive list of qualified and recognised sport and physical activity professionals that enables potential clients to identify professionals based on the type of activity that they can provide, for example Personal Trainer Practitioner or Swimming Teacher Practitioner. It can also help […]
From ledgers to lunges: a career transformation

We chat to Emma Carse about how switching to a career in sport and physical activity has allowed her to both transfer skills and follow her passion The start of a new year is often synonymous with big changes – resolutions are made and lifestyle modifications are put in place with the intention of habituation. But one of the biggest alterations that often happens is a makeover of career. […]