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The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), formerly known as the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA), is the professional body for the United Kingdom's sport and physical activity sector. Based at Loughborough University, it has partnerships with key sporting organisations across the United Kingdom. It is recognised and partnered with Sport EnglandWEB,weblink New funding to transform sector {{!, Sport England|website=www.sportengland.org|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}} and Sportscotland.WEB,weblink Playing our part 2019, sportscotland, live,weblink 2019-11-14, 2020-01-10, It awards chartered status ('Chartered Member' and 'Chartered Fellow') to qualified professionals.CIMSPA's goals are to establish a new set of professional standards for the sport and physical activity sector, develop an endorsement programme for awarding organisations and training providers, and have the workforce be actively engaged in CIMSPA-accredited continuing professional development.WEB,weblink Working in an active nation, Sport England, 2020-01-10, CIMSPA was formed in 2012 when the IMSPA was awarded a royal charter.WEB,weblink List of Charters Granted, Privy Council, en-GB, 2020-01-10, Their predecessors are the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM), Institute for Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) and later Institute for Sport, Parks, and Leisure (ISPAL).WEB,weblink New national institute to be based at SportPark, www.lboro.ac.uk, 2020-01-10, S&PA Professional is the official publication of CIMSPA. The quarterly magazine offers a mix of topical content, including in-depth features, debate on crucial industry issues, training, education and research updates in addition to relevant industry news.WEB,weblink S&PA Professional magazine Winter 2018/2019, Issuu, 2 January 2019, en, 2020-01-10,

Membership

CIMSPA operates membership pathways for a variety of people working in sport and physical activity.

• Affiliate – For those who have an interest in the sector.WEB, Affiliate membership,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,
• Student – For individuals who are starting their career in the sector.WEB, Students and graduates,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,
• Graduate – Prepares individuals for a smooth transition to the workplace.WEB, Students and graduates,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,
• Practitioner – Membership for personal trainers, gym and group exercise instructors, strength and conditioning professionals, swimming teachers, activity coaches, frontline leisure staff and yoga, pilates and wellness practitioners.WEB, Sport and physical activity practitioner,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,
• Management – Membership for existing and aspiring managers.WEB, Management professionals,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,

Chartered status is awarded to qualified professionals who have significant achievements within the sport and physical activity sector.WEB, Chartered status,weblink 2020-08-18, CIMSPA,

Activities

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

On 27 February 2020 Sport England CEO, Tim Hollingsworth, announced at the CIMSPA and Quest NBS Conference that CIMSPA and UK Coaching signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) with the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory to create a single directory for all exercise and fitness professionals.WEB, CIMSPA strikes REPs deal to create a single directory for fitness professionals {{!, Leisure Opportunities news|url=http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/news/CIMSPA-strikes-REPs-deal-to-create-a-single-directory-for-fitness-professionals/344771|last=Feb 2020|first=Tom Walker 27|website=www.leisureopportunities.co.uk|date=27 February 2020 |access-date=2020-03-04}} This is the first time that the entire workforce within sport and physical activity have had a single professional body to represent them.

COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CIMSPA launched a digital hub to support the sport and physical activity sector. The hub, located on the CIMSPA website, brought together information, advice and practical support for all those working in sport and physical activity who were impacted by the crisis and is freely available to anyone working in the sector.WEB, 'Stronger Together' - CIMSPA Launches Digital Hub to Support the Sector During the Coronavirus Crisis,weblink 2020-04-06, Personal Trainer Today, en-US, 2020-04-08, Later in the pandemic, CIMSPA launched ReTrain to Retain which offered support for ~50,000 sport and physical activity professionals and volunteers who’ve had to find work outside the sector or had their hours reduced.WEB, Walker, Tom, Retrain to Retain job retention scheme to help 25,000 fitness and sports professionals after tough year {{!, Leisure Opportunities news |url=https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/news/Retrain-to-Retain-job-retention-scheme-to-help-25000-sports-and-fitness-professionals/347784 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.leisureopportunities.co.uk|date=19 May 2021 }}

Digital Marketing Hub

At the end of September 2021, CIMSPA partnered with tech giant Google and British fitness coach, TV presenter, social media personality and author Joe Wicks to launch the Digital Marketing Hub for sport and physical activity. Supported with National Lottery (United Kingdom) and Sport England funding, and powered by content from the Digital Marketing Institute, The CIMSPA Digital Marketing Hub was made to help people and organisations improve how they apply digital marketing tools and techniques, to encourage more people to play sport and be active.WEB, Walker, Tom, CIMSPA partners with Google and Joe Wicks on digital marketing hub {{!, Leisure Opportunities news |url=https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/news/CIMSPA-partners-with-Google-for-free-digital-marketing-hub-Tara-Dillon-Joe-Wicks/348440 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.leisureopportunities.co.uk|date=15 September 2021 }}

See also

• List of organisations with a Royal Charter
• List of professional associations in the United Kingdom
• School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, at Loughborough

References

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External links

• Official website