Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project Update 19 February 2024
The project is being led by CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) working in partnership with Sport England and UK Sport, the National Governing Bodies of Sport, other sporting bodies and key stakeholders. CIMSPA is committed to the success of this project, and we will be providing regular updates […]
Releasing the Power of our Profession – CIMSPA’s new strategy
We are delighted to launch CIMSPA’s new strategy, Releasing the Power of our Profession. The sport and physical activity workforce has never had such a vital role in society as they have today. The value of the contribution that we make to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the population, to the cohesion […]
New Partnership to Boost FE Student Employability in Oxfordshire
Set to launch in September 2024 at City of Oxford College and Banbury College, this unique curriculum will be carefully crafted to align with the priorities and requirements of the local sport and physical activity workforce. Our new Further Education (FE) partnership scheme, is specifically designed to enable colleges to meet the needs of local […]
New members elected to Board of Trustees
Following an unprecedented response to our call for nominations, a total of 20 members were nominated. We were delighted to receive so many nominations which represented members from a very broad range of roles and with a variety of experiences. This was our most diverse election with nominations from members with disabilities and from minority […]
New partnership opportunities for further education colleges
For FE colleges that offer a sport and physical activity curriculum, the opportunity to partner with the sector’s only chartered professional body, will enhance learner experience, and ensure that they are better placed to meet the needs of local employers. As the sector body for the workforce, our research and ongoing work with employers gives […]
CIMSPA launches consultation for Working with Culturally Ethnically Diverse Communities professional standard
We are seeking general feedback on this standard’s content from both individuals and organisations within the sector – especially those with particular expertise in this field. We have been working in conjunction with sector-specific partners to create this standard. This professional standard will be published later this year. Employers will then have a single point […]
CIMSPA and Activity Alliance strengthen relationship with MOU
CIMSPA and Activity Alliance, the leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity, will work together to improve the workforce’s confidence and knowledge. In partnership, we want to improve opportunities for disabled people as part of the sport and physical activity workforce. We will also support to build a professional workforce that is confident […]
CIMSPA welcomes Youth Sport Trust as an Education Partner
YST is the UK’s leading charity for improving the education and development of young people through play and sport. Their vision is a future where every child enjoys these life changing benefits. Their endorsed Child Safeguarding e-learning, which all of their staff and volunteers must complete, underpins all the great work they do with children […]
The year ahead for organisations operating fitness, health and wellbeing services
By Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement at CIMSPA “As with the start of every year, operators of fitness and physical activity businesses will be experiencing a busy time. The demand for services to help people get fitter and healthier and fulfil those New Year’s Resolutions, will see gyms and leisure facilities busy and […]
British Triathlon gain qualification endorsement for both their Foundation and Group Coaching Awards
Both the Foundation Coach Award and Group Coach Award qualifications come with 10 CIMSPA CPD points on completion and serve to further build on British Triathlon’s portfolio of CIMSPA endorsed learning opportunities. We caught up with Helen Marney, British Triathlon Director of Development, to get her take on the recent qualification endorsements. “Working with CIMSPA […]