GMActive Strengthening ties with CIMSPA
Searchers on CIMSPA’s organisation directory will now find GM Active CIC listed as an employer partner in the member and partner portal, providing a brief outline of their mission and vision. Mirroring their own values to those of CIMSPA, the partnership represents a commitment to delivering high standards of professionalism, excellence and supporting the career […]
Chartered High Performance Coach graduates recognised at UK Coaching Awards
The Queens Hotel in Leeds was the venue for a spectacular evening, one befitting of the truly outstanding effort all our graduates have put in to becoming the inaugural recipients of this remarkable accolade. What is ‘Chartered High Performance Coach’ status? The Chartered High Performance Coach status was formed following recommendations by the Professional Development […]
Workforce Governance & Registration Scheme Project Update 15 December 2023
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 […]
The Cast – December 2023
As well as updates from your CIMSPA team, there are also special guests from across the sector showcasing the exciting developments taking place within sport and physical activity. In this edition of The Cast Regional Skills Hub Manager Tom Armstrong kicks this edition off by catching up with the Workforce Development Officer Lead from Active […]
Sport and physical activity sector leaders urge Government to work with sector
New numbers from Sport England show that over half of our children and young people are not meeting the minimum recommended levels of daily activity, set by the Chief Medical Officer to maintain health.  This year’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey results show widening inequalities based on gender, geography, ethnicity and affluence.   Girls […]
Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme: Engaging with the insurance sector
And yet, without the right insurance cover in place, most sporting activities simply couldn’t happen. Organising, delivering and participating in sport does come with an inherent level of risk, and the appropriate level of insurance cover is essential for protecting all parties. In recent years we have unfortunately seen a reduction in the number of […]
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 […]