Training Academy for physical activity launches

A new educational platform aims to become the primary destination for those wanting to access quality-assured training in the sport and physical activity sector.

The new Training Academy for Sport and Physical Activity Progression – launched last month (June 2024) by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) – has been designed to ensure sport and physical activity professionals can choose the “right training in the right place – and which is delivered by the right people”.

CIMSPA education partners who have been identified as three-star quality assured – or ‘Enhancing’, through its Quality Assurance framework – will form the base of the Training Academy.

This means that those looking to progress in their careers can have full confidence in the provision made available to them.

Alongside quality assurance, the Training Academy will look to manage sector supply by utilising CIMSPA’s local skills data collection, as well as local skills plans created by our Local Skills Accountability Boards to understand employer training needs for different areas of the country, helping to lower costs for employers and learners. Phase 1 of the Training Academy will consist of one recommended training course for 13 different geographical areas, as well as eight nationally recommended courses.

Once established, the platform’s training offering will continue to grow, based on demand from both learners and employers.