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 […]
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 […]