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.  […]
Physical activity – transforming lives and addressing economic inactivity
Over 9.2 million people (16-64 year olds) were economically inactive during the second half of 2024, which equates to just over 21% of the population. Colin Huffen, Associate Director of Policy and Professional Services at CIMSPA, explores the role that physical activity plays in addressing this issue, something which is integral to the government’s plans […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – The Female Body: Menopause Edition
The new year brings new opportunities to enhance your skill set and diversify your offering to attract more prospective clients. Our Training Academy Course of the Week presents one such opportunity in the form of the The Female Body: Menopause Edition which provides you with the tools to upskill and better serve the girls and […]
Kickstart 2025: The latest CPD courses and endorsed qualifications
New year is the perfect prompt for a time of self-reflection. What does 2025 look like for your professional development? Whether you have a clear career pathway or you’re looking for some inspiration for your next piece of CPD, we’ve put together a selection of the latest courses and endorsed qualifications to broaden your learning […]
Starting your career – guidance for applying to university in 2025
There are lots of different routes into a career in the sport and physical activity sector. Studying for a higher education qualification, such as a degree, at a university or college is one way of starting your career in the sector. With the UCAS deadline for applications for 2025 entry to higher education rapidly approaching, […]
The importance of sport and physical activity as a foundational sector in supporting economic growth
 At the start of last autumn, the government released its industrial strategy green paper, Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. A broad consultation exercise on the principles set out in the strategy concluded at the end of November. Here, Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement at CIMSPA shares her thoughts on how our […]
The impact of physical activity professionals in 2024
Tara Dillon reflects on what 2024 has brought for our sector professionals As we edge towards the end of 2024, I’ve been reflecting on what this year has brought for our sector professionals and the tremendous amount that our workforce has contributed to our nation. It’s both a privilege and a responsibility to reflect on […]
Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project – Update December 2024
The Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme Project is a sector-wide piece of work commissioned by Sport England and UK Sport following the recommendations of the Whyte Review, with the objective of supporting, safeguarding and regulating the workforce to allow everyone taking part in sport and physical activity to enjoy safe and high-quality experiences, and to […]
English Devolution White Paper – employment, skills and the role of our sector
Yesterday the government released the English Devolution White Paper which sets out its intention to further distribute political, social and economic powers to England’s regions. The White Paper introduces a plan to establish universal coverage of Strategic Authorities in England which it describes as “a number of councils working together, covering areas that people recognise […]