The sport and physical sector responds to Spring Budget
The Chancellor said there can be no “solid growth without solid finances”, but we know there can be no growth without improved health too. The announcements yesterday will do little to move the dial on physical activity levels nor unlock the potential of our sector to contribute to wider Government policy priorities. Yesterday’s Budget was […]
Careers Guidance – focus on Community Sport
The community sport industry is a vibrant and growing place to work with endless opportunities. You can work full, part time, casually or self-employed. There are also lots of voluntary opportunities available that can be undertaken alongside your day job. If you like to help people gain new skills and achieve their goals this could […]
The Cast – March 2024
In this edition of The Cast Liam McCaffrey MCIMSPA(Ch), Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist shares his career journey and his experience of becoming Chartered. To find out more about Chartered status click here. We have part two of the conversation between Regional Skills Hub Manager Tom Armstrong and Workforce Development Officer Lead from Active Suffolk, […]
Careers Guidance – focus on Leisure Operations
The leisure operations industry offers fantastic community facilities from skate parks to swimming pools and ice rinks. If you want to work as part of a vibrant team and provide opportunities for people to take part in sport and physical activity, then the leisure operations industry could be for you. Specialisms Within leisure operations you […]
Careers Guidance – focus on Exercise and Fitness
The exercise and fitness industry is a vibrant and growing place to work with endless opportunities. You can work full, part time, casually or self-employed. If you have a passion for helping improve people’s fitness, mental and physical wellbeing, then a job in this industry could be a great fit for you. Specialisms Many fitness […]
Inspiring more young people into sport and physical activity careers with Unifrog
Unifrog is an online resource used in over 3,500 schools and colleges, with over 1.2 million young people actively accessing information on careers, learning and apprenticeships. We have worked with Unifrog to create a new showcase for careers which enables young people to understand the breadth of opportunities in the sector and potential entry routes. […]
Loughborough College announced as CIMSPA’s National Further Education Partner
As the only Chartered Institute for the sport and physical activity sector, this partnership helps CIMSPA to ensure that the learning and qualifications opportunities for those entering the sector align with employer needs and equip future sector professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their career. With an excellent sport and physical activity […]
Supporting careers advice delivery in sport and physical activity
At CIMSPA, we know that the fantastic array of work opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector can be challenging to fully understand. In our fast-moving sector, new opportunities appear regularly and the pathways and learning opportunities connected to roles are always evolving. We also know the important role that education and careers guidance […]
Breaking Down Our New Education Partner Quality Assurance Framework
No matter your role in the industry, developing your knowledge and training repertoire is vital for a sport and physical activity professional. Whether you are seeking a degree programme, a qualification or a CPD course, our new framework offers transparency in order to help you make a confident and informed decision. As the sport and […]
Case Study – Liam McCaffrey MCIMSPA(Ch) – how I achieved the ultimate status in the S&PA sector
# Case Study – Liam McCaffrey MCIMSPA(Ch) – how I achieved the ultimate status in the S&PA sector Liam tells us all about his journey and how he progressed through the sport and physical activity sector to achieve Chartered Status. His love and passion for what he does as a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise […]