Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project Update 27 Nov 2023
As part of the Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme project, in late Summer 2023 we issued a ‘Digital Touch Point’ survey to sporting bodies that are working with us on the project. The aim of this survey was to benchmark current levels of digital maturity, to inform the future development and adoption of a national registration scheme. […]
Six coaches awarded Chartered High Performance Coach status as part of Pilot
This prestigious designation acknowledges the exceptional quality and elevated level of expertise in planning and delivering services within the high-performance environment, while also honouring accomplishments and contributions to the sport and physical activity industry. The Chartered High Performance Coach status was formed following recommendations by the Professional Development Committee for High Performance Sport. This […]
Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to Autumn Statement 2023
The Chancellor wants his Autumn Statement to be the catalyst for driving economic growth and productivity in the UK, and fundamental to this ambition is improving our national health, especially for people of working age. While there remains an absence from the Government of a comprehensive public health strategy covering all ages and backgrounds to […]
Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project Update Nov 2023
The Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme Project is a sector-wide piece of work 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 be supported in achieving their goals in a positive environment. Introduction The project is […]
CIMSPA Endorsement for three Coventry University Degrees
Their BSc in Sport and Exercise Science aims to provide students with a strong scientific understanding of human physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics and biochemistry. It has been mapped to the professional standard ‘Personal Trainer’. The BSc Sports Coaching degree, mapped to the ‘Coach’ professional standard, aims to develop competent and reflective coaches capable of developing […]
Workforce Insight Report 2023 – now available
Utilising a richer set of insights compared to previous versions, this report provides a comprehensive update on the sector workforce changes and trends over the last three years with new levels of depth in terms of how diverse and representative it is of our workforce and where people work, whether that be for an employer […]
CIMSPA picks up the ‘Good Work Pledge’ Baton
Launched in 2021, The Good Work Pledge was launched on the back of findings in the 2020 UK Workforce State of Mind Survey, conducted and owned by Workplace Mental Wealth, which highlighted most employers in the sector could do more to support the mental wellbeing of their teams and meet legal requirements. Participating employers ranging […]
CIMSPA named number 1 Not-For-Profit Body to Work For and awarded coveted Three-Stars by Best Companies
CIMSPA has also been named in the top 25 UK medium-sized companies and East Midlands based organisations for the second year. The Best Companies awards recognise our commitment to our employees, and the fact that we see workplace engagement as a vital part of success. The three-star accreditation is awarded to organisations that demonstrate the […]
CIMSPA Welcomes Increase in Investment for Place-Based Sport and Physical Activity
The announcement of £250 million in up to 100 places across England where inequality is greatest comes alongside research which shows that inactivity rates are double in the most deprived communities. To tackle this Sport England is expanding its Place Partners programme to see up to £190 million of National Lottery and Exchequer funding invested […]
CIMSPA releases the Workforce Insight Report 2023
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) have published The Workforce Insight Report 2023, produced in partnership with Lightcast. Following three years after the previous report, the latest publication sheds light on how the sector has recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how the current economic challenges are […]