Podcast – Tara Dillon: Setting a new standard for the fitness industry
In this edition Tara tackles the issue of professional recognition, why this is important for everyone working within sport and physical activity, the recognition of the sector as a valued profession by Government and why the public awareness of professional standards is so important. In addition, Tara emphasises the importance of the sector internally addressing […]
The Cast – September 2023 featuring Marc Woods
Mark is a gold medal Paralympian who has created and delivered leadership and communication strategies and development programmes for organisations working in 32 countries. Sharing his thoughts about the new DCMS strategy, Get Active, Marc praises how it recognises the workforce as a priority, from the impact it has supporting the NHS, to the Workforce […]
Make the UK the most active nation in Europe
Along with our partners, Active Partnerships, the Local Government Association, The Sport for Development Coalition, The Sport and Recreation Alliance, ukactive and The Youth Sport Trust, we are highlighting the latest evidence which shows that: The pledge is calling for a commitment from all MPs, regardless of their politics, to acknowledge the huge positive impact […]
UK lags behind European neighbours on activity as sector bodies unite in drive to make the UK the most active nation in Europe
As a member of the National Sector Partners Group (The NSPG), CIMSPA is delighted to support the new pledge and to show our committment to creating a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that allows everyone across the nation to be more active. The leading bodies for the sport, recreation and physical […]
CIMSPA Chair welcomes new government strategy
You can see Marc speaking about the strategy, what it means for our sector workforce and for CIMSPA here. We’re delighted that Get Active highlights the work that CIMSPA has been commissioned to lead on the Workforce Governance and National Workforce Registration Scheme pilot project. We are also pleased to see that the strategy supports […]
£60m capital Swimming Pool Support Fund opens for applications
The Government has made £40million of new capital funding, which was announced in the Spring Budget, available to support public facilities with swimming pools across England. This is complemented by £20m of Lottery Funding from Sport England making the total capital investment available as part of this fund, £60m. The fund is open to local […]
The Well HQ: changing perceptions around women and fitness
The Well HQ are a CIMSPA education partner, who are working to create a change in the way we view women’s exercise needs. With most physiological and exercise data used to create education and training products largely being based on the male body, The Well HQ are changing the perception of these topics as ‘specialist’ or […]
British Triathlon joins CIMSPA as an education partner
Through their new Education and Learning Pathway, British Triathlon are mapping their courses to CIMSPA’s professional standards, with the aim of developing and improving the quality of learning and development in swim, bike and run and the wider sports sector. The British Triathlon Swim Bike Run Community Activator course provides nine CIMPSA CPD points […]
Exclusive member discount for IFS 2023
With this in mind, we would like to offer you an exclusive 50% discount on both daily and weekend tickets for the International Fitness Summit 2023. Date – Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September Venue – Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 2GR Cost – from £99.50 IFS brings together a network […]
CIMSPA responds to Government’s Sports Strategy as part of National Sector Partners Group
“The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) passionately believes that improving the health and wellbeing of this nation must be a central priority for this and future Governments. This is essential if we want to create sustained economic growth, support the NHS, and strengthen the fabric of our communities across all ages and backgrounds. The role […]