Move Professional is back
The second edition of our digital magazine is here with the latest stories and insight from across the sector At CIMSPA, we’re committed to supporting our members and partners to understand the wider sport and physical activity sector and develop within their professional sphere. To help keep you informed, up to date and progressing, we created Move Professional, our online […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course
This Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work courses cover the syllabus required by the HSE, including CPR and the safe use of an AED. No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course and upon completion learners will receive an ‘ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work’ […]
Member Webinar – From Data to Practice: What’s Shaping Sport & Physical Activity Right Now?
This session will unpack the key forces shaping the sport, fitness, and physical activity sector today, and what we can expect as we look ahead to 2026. 28 November – 10-11am The webinar will dive into the latest fitness trends and customer behaviours, workforce participation and community impact, technology and innovation, as well as the […]
The next generation of LSIPs and CIMSPA’s role in local skills delivery
Following the release earlier this week of a new roadmap for Local Skills Improvement Plans, Associate Director of Business Engagement, Clare Dunn, shares her thoughts on what it might mean for the sector and the future of CIMSPA’s local skills work.
Gloucestershire local organisations release skills plan for sport and physical activity
The plan aims to enhance connectivity across Gloucestershire to provide training, skills and opportunities for the local sport and physical activity workforce that support regional health and economic priorities. In collaboration with local employers, education providers, local authorities and employability-focused organisations, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) have implemented […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training
This course is the perfect way to launch a career as a group fitness instructor as it equips learners with the essential skills to lead and motivate groups of individuals to achieve their fitness goals. Going beyond the classroom, learners will gain real-world experience with practical training sessions in a gym environment, ensuring they qualify […]
What young people want and what that means for sport, physical activity and active wellbeing careers
Natasha Schofield, Associate Director of Education and Career Development, CIMSPA Every year, tens of thousands of young people across the UK are asked what jobs they’d most like to do in the future. Their answers can tell us a lot, not just about their ambitions, but about how they see the world around them. A […]
Training Academy Course of the Week – Bootcamp Course
This course will teach learners all about advanced bootcamp workouts that use a range of equipment and bodyweight exercises for a total body workout. Provided by T2, one of our 3-star ‘Enhancing’ training provider partners, this opportunity will have both an in person and online element, and on completion learners will gain 6 CPD points. […]
Refresh your professional journey with the latest endorsed CPD
With the launch of professional status striving to provide you, the sector workforce, with the professional recognition that you deserve, there’s never been a better time to invest in your development and take the next step in your career. Whether you’re working to advance towards your next professional status or simply looking to broaden your […]
Five CPD courses to… support your career in the leisure industry
With over 58,000 individuals working in leisure operations within the sport and physical activity sector in the UK1, it’s evident that the leisure industry is an in-demand career option. Across the wide range of roles to choose from, whether that be at entry level or within senior positions, your professional status with CIMSPA supports your […]