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Lightening the load of metabolic medication

How integrating weight-loss medications management into training provision can be a catalyst for your development and for greater collaboration with the health sector.

From budding athlete to chartered high-performance coach

High-performance coach Ben Davies reflects on his sporting career as he celebrates gaining chartered status.

More than movement

Data shows us that the dial on engaging under-represented communities in physical activity continues to move incredibly slowly. Here we look at how activity led by professionals with lived experience is the key to turbo-charging that movement.

Wales – Leading the way for workforce vision

Confidence is king – your tips for working with clients who doubt themselves

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities to meet disabled people’s needs

We caught up with Wilf Reeve, Media and Campaigns Advisor at Activity Alliance, to talk about the organisation’s role as a leading voice for disabled people in sports and activities.

More ball games please

A new campaign in London is calling for the removal of No Ball Games signage to boost activity levels in young people and children.

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities to meet disabled people’s needs

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities...

We caught up with Wilf Reeve, Media and Campaigns Advisor at Activity Alliance, to...

Championing accessibility at Hengrove Park

Championing accessibility at Hengrove Park

Parkwood Leisure and Lex Leisure announce launch of The Accessible Subscription.

Because of the culture – creating a positive and productive workplace

Because of the culture – creating...

CIMSPA CEO Tara Dillon explains why company culture is an essential part of a...

“You have to see it to...

Playing host for England Women’s final match before heading to Switzerland for the UEFA...

Sun and heat protection – our sector’s responsibility

Sun and heat protection – our...

We spoke to Michelle Baker of CIMSPA Training Provider Partner the Melanoma Fund about...

Wales – Leading the way for workforce vision

Wales – Leading the way for...

Workforce Development Manager for Wales, Robyn Lock shares an update on the forthcoming strategic...

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The headlines

Coach Dan Richardson hugging a football player during a match

Breaking the chain of inactivity: interviewing Dan Richardson

Coach or PE teacher sitting in a circle with with a group of young children on an outdoor athletics track

Sun and heat protection – our sector’s responsibility

Small group of coaches standing a pitch. They are setting up equipment talking together, talking while waiting for their team.

Recognising professional excellence

More ball games please

Tara Dillon 2024 Inside 4

Because of the culture – creating a positive and productive workplace

Coach supporting a participant using a wheelchair with tennis techniques in Wales

Wales – Leading the way for workforce vision

The headlines

Older person using gym equipment

Ageing well – working with older adults

Coach or PE teacher sitting in a circle with with a group of young children on an outdoor athletics track

Sun and heat protection – our sector’s responsibility

Tara Dillon 2024 Inside 4

Because of the culture – creating a positive and productive workplace

Suffolk, UK September 15 2019: A goat yoga session held in the paddock of a farm on a warm and sunny summers morning

Fitness festivals: fad or gateway to healthier lifestyles?

Young female gamer playing video game on a desktop computer at a competition

Esports – beyond the gaming chair

Cartoon of a character we've called Prisha who is crouching, mid-workout with two other females

Where next? How to succeed in your sport and physical activity career

Your career

Maureen Hudson smiling in a gym setting.

75 and thriving with a career in fitness – Maureen Hudson MSc

Wheelchair athlete at Activity Alliance National Junior Athletics Championships

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities to meet disabled people’s needs

Children playing in a school hall gym

Striving to end physical inactivity among children and young people with Aspire Active Education Group

Small group of coaches standing a pitch. They are setting up equipment talking together, talking while waiting for their team.

Recognising professional excellence

Male coaches advising female athlete on the track. Coach is wearing a light green sweatshirt with Cambridge written across the back.

From budding athlete to chartered high-performance coach

Personal trainer high fiving a client in a gym

Lightening the load of metabolic medication

Your career

Children playing in a school hall gym

Striving to end physical inactivity among children and young people with Aspire Active Education Group

Wheelchair athlete at Activity Alliance National Junior Athletics Championships

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities to meet disabled people’s needs

Coach Dan Richardson hugging a football player during a match

Breaking the chain of inactivity: interviewing Dan Richardson

Small group of coaches standing a pitch. They are setting up equipment talking together, talking while waiting for their team.

Recognising professional excellence

Mid adult fitness instructor is working in his office, writing new routines for his classes.

Brand you

Female fitness instructor helping senior woman on treadmill in the gym

Confidence is king – your tips for working with clients who doubt themselves

Your world

Small group of coaches standing a pitch. They are setting up equipment talking together, talking while waiting for their team.

Recognising professional excellence

Coach supporting a participant using a wheelchair with tennis techniques in Wales

Wales – Leading the way for workforce vision

Older person using gym equipment

Ageing well – working with older adults

Male coaches advising female athlete on the track. Coach is wearing a light green sweatshirt with Cambridge written across the back.

From budding athlete to chartered high-performance coach

Warsop Health Hub

Facilitate – Warsop Health Hub

group taking part in chair bases exercise

More than movement

Your world

Personal trainer high fiving a client in a gym

Lightening the load of metabolic medication

Older person using gym equipment

Ageing well – working with older adults

Suffolk, UK September 15 2019: A goat yoga session held in the paddock of a farm on a warm and sunny summers morning

Fitness festivals: fad or gateway to healthier lifestyles?

Wheelchair athlete at Activity Alliance National Junior Athletics Championships

Tackling inequalities in sport and activities to meet disabled people’s needs

Coach supporting a participant using a wheelchair with tennis techniques in Wales

Wales – Leading the way for workforce vision

Image of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre

Championing accessibility at Hengrove Park