Five CPD courses to… enhance your 2026 offering
As we enter a new year, it offers the opportunity to reflect on your endeavours, including your business or personal development portfolio. If you’re looking to expand, compliment or revamp your exercise offering entirely, it’s a good time to strategically consider what to include in your repertoire. With last year seeing a rise in holistic […]
Investing in the future
Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement, outlines why employers should help young people find their place in the sector Talk to any group of young people about their plans for the future and you will hear a mix of optimism and uncertainty. Many are eager to start their careers, to work and learn, but […]
“For Sheffield, by Sheffield” – new sport and physical activity local skills plan published for the area
The plan aims to support the recruitment and retention of a skilled, diverse and resilient workforce that inspires lifelong participation in sport and physical activity
Turning skills reform into real opportunities in sport and physical activity
Natasha Schofield, Associate Director of Education and Career Development at CIMSPA, reflects on how the sector is leading the way in helping to address one of the country’s biggest challenges: youth unemployment. In the final few weeks of 2025, the UK government continued to set out its plans for skills and youth employment, with the […]
You Asked for It – Why 2026 is your year to act
Tara Dillon, CEO of CIMSPA reflects on a year which saw a defining moment for our sector’s workforce.
Marc Woods’ term as CIMSPA chair comes to a close after nine years
After nearly a decade of service to CIMSPA and the workforce of the sector, Marc Woods has completed his tenure as Chair of the Board of Trustees, having served the maximum term possible. A former gold medal winning Paralympian, Marc was appointed to the role in December 2017 and has overseen huge changes in the organisation since his arrival, with staff numbers more than doubling in size, as well […]
Five CPD courses to… support high performing clients
High performance sport individuals require a highly disciplined and structured training programme, as well as benefiting from a holistic coaching approach. Whilst one aspect of training these individuals is the physical aspect, involving adaptive and science-informed strategies, the other aspect encompasses wellbeing such as mental health, resilience, recovery and lifestyle. If you’re a personal trainer […]
Member webinars – catch up on 2025
Your CIMSPA membership offers a multitude of benefits that assist you in developing your career, gaining the professional recognition you deserve and ultimately enabling you to realise your full potential. As part of this, each month we run a member exclusive webinar that offers invaluable insights and practical takeaways to support your career journey, as […]
Lancashire sport and physical activity sector publish local skills plan for the area
The plan aims to enable the sector to play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of communities in Lancashire.
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget speech
CEO of CIMSPA, Tara Dillon said, “Today we heard the Chancellor continuing to champion the pursuit of growth with her Budget statement highlighting investment in building, infrastructure and enterprise. But despite continued efforts by our sector there is a failure to recognise that without an active, healthy population there simply won’t be the workforce now […]