Episodes

  • The Cast - Episode 9

    The Cast - Episode 9
    Oct 21 2024
    The Cast from CIMSPA shares the latest news and updates from the CIMSPA team and showcases innovative work taking place across the sport and physical activity sector. In this episode: - Tara Dillon, CEO discusses what government policy on health might mean for the sector and offers a sneak peek at CIMSPA Conference, Connecting the Dots, which takes place on 24th September 2025. You can find out more about the conference by visiting https://www.cimspa.co.uk/cimspa-events/calendar/240925-CIMSPA-Conference-2025/. - Mark Whitwood, CEO of Active Sports Group and member of the Merseyside LSAB, shares his career development in the sector and the power of collaboration. You can listen to Mark's own podcast at https://theactivejourney.buzzsprout.com/ - Teresa Wheatley, Head of Education at Fitpro, provides an update on the latest CIMSPA member benefit and discusses the importance of skills development and CPD. - Natasha Eason, Associate Director of Education, updates on the latest developments with the Training Academy for Sport and Physical Activity. The Cast is hosted by Annette Wade-Clarke, Director of Marketing and Communications.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Cast Extra - Cardiff Metropolitan University and micro credentials

    The Cast Extra - Cardiff Metropolitan University and micro credentials
    Aug 15 2024
    In this edition of The Cast Extra, we’re speaking to Steve Osborne, Principal Lecturer in Sport Management and Development in the Cardiff School of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University.CIMSPA has been working in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University to develop a new learning opportunity for those working in the sport and physical activity sector who are working as a manager, or aspiring to a management role.This new, flexible course uses the micro-credentialing model to allow professionals to complete a recognised, bite-sized learning modules that, over time, can be stacked with other micro-credentials to achieve an accredited qualification.Steve explains the micro-credentialling approach and how this learning opportunity has been developed in close collaboration with the sector.Steve is joined by Andy McGill, CIMSPA Higher Education Manager and George Sheldon, Chartered Membership Manager. George has recently participated in the pilot programme, completing the first micro-credential alongside his full-time role.You can find out more about this course here: https://www.cimspa.co.uk/news-blog/news/2024/all-new-sport-management-training/The Cast Extra is hosted by Annette Wade-Clarke, Director of Marketing and Communications at CIMSPA.
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    47 mins
  • The Cast - Episode 8 - Mental Health Awareness Week

    The Cast - Episode 8 - Mental Health Awareness Week
    Aug 6 2024
    In this edition of The Cast during Mental Health Awareness Week, Ben Hulson, Regional Manager and Wellbeing Lead at CIMSPA has been finding out more about the Centre for Mental Health, Sport and Physical Activity at Edge Hill University from Professor Andy Smith. Ben and Andy discuss the work taking place at the Centre, the important role that the sector has in mental health and wellbeing, and how the University is preparing the sport and physical activity professionals of the future. You can find out more about the Centre here: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/research/cmspr/
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    45 mins
  • The Cast - Episode 7

    The Cast - Episode 7
    Apr 17 2024
    The Cast brings you news and updates from the team at CIMSPA and features interviews with professionals across the sport and physical activity sector sharing their experiences and work. This edition includes: - Adam Hill, CIMSPA Senior Manager Chartered Fellow who is CEO of Mansfield District Council. Adam shares his career journey from Lifeguard to Chief Executive and how the skills that he developed through working in sport and physical activity have helped him throughout his career. Adam also shares his experiences of the positive impact that sport and physical activity has on communities and the importance of place-based collaboration. - Ben Hulson, CIMSPA Regional Manager and Wellbeing Lead talking to Sam Perks, Physical Activity Operations Manager at Mind (www.mind.org.uk) about the support that is available to support practitioners and employers with mental health and wellbeing. They also look ahead to Mental Health Awareness Week. - Natasha Eason, Associate Director of the National Training Academy and Education at CIMSPA with an update on our Quality Assurance Framework for education providers. The Cast is hosted by Annette Wade-Clarke, Director of Marketing and Communications at CIMSPA.
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    55 mins
  • The Cast - Episode 6

    The Cast - Episode 6
    Mar 6 2024
    The Cast brings you news and updates from the team at CIMSPA and features interviews with professionals across the sport and physical activity sector sharing their experiences and work. This edition includes: - Liam McCaffrey MCIMSPA(Ch), Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist shares his career journey and his experience of becoming Chartered. - Part two of the conversation between Tom Armstrong, Regional Manager at CIMSPA and Susannah Challis, Workforce Development Officer at Active Suffolk (www.activesuffolk.org) discussing the fantastic skills development work that has been taking place in Suffolk. - Clare Dunn, Associate Director of Business Engagement at CIMSPA with a quick explainer about the work that is happening across the UK to develop skills through Local Skills Accountability Boards (LSABs). The Cast is hosted by Annette Wade-Clarke, Director of Marketing and Communications at CIMSPA.
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    34 mins
  • The Cast - Episode 5 - National Apprenticeship Week Special

    The Cast - Episode 5 - National Apprenticeship Week Special
    Feb 7 2024
    To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, this special episode of The Cast explores some of the great work taking place across the sector to help people start and progress their career via Apprenticeships. The episode also explores the benefits of the Apprenticeship pathway for organisations. This episode features: - Colin Huffen, Associate Director of Policy and Professional Services at CIMSPA - Jack Garner, Regional Director at Serco Leisure - Paul Thompson, Director of People and Learning at Coach Core
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    54 mins
  • The Cast Extra - Menopause Movement, Places Leisure and Blossom Health Coaching

    The Cast Extra - Menopause Movement, Places Leisure and Blossom Health Coaching
    Jan 19 2024
    In this edition of The Cast Extra, we speak Jo McEwan and Christien Bird from CIMSPA Education Partner, Menopause Movement about the work that they are doing to support physical activity practitioners and service providers to enhance their services and more confidently teach and train women pre, peri and post-menopause. We also speak to Charlotte Riddle and the team from Places Leisure, a CIMSPA Employer Partner, who are piloting dedicated programmes to engage women in their communities in being more physical activity. And we are joined by CIMSPA member, Cathy Houghton, from Blossom Health Coaching who has developed her practice as a personal trainer to enhance the service that she provides to clients. More information is available via the following links: Menopause Movement www.menopausemovement.co Places Leisure www.placesleisure.org Blossom Health Coaching www.blossomhealthcoaching.co.uk The Cast Extra is hosted by Annette Wade-Clarke, Director of Marketing and Communications at CIMSPA.
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    1 hr
  • The Cast - Episode 4

    The Cast - Episode 4
    Dec 12 2023
    The Cast brings you news and updates from the team at CIMSPA and features interviews with professionals across the sport and physical activity sector sharing their experiences and work. This edition includes: - Tom Armstrong, Regional Manager at CIMSPA in conversation with Susannah Challis, Workforce Development Officer at Active Suffolk (www.activesuffolk.org) discussing the fantastic skills development work that has been taking place in Suffolk. - Phill Wright, Head of Insight with an update on the CIMSPA Workforce Insight Report 2023. - Micki Ruggins, Technical Education Officer sharing details of new support to help learners starting a career in the sport and physical activity sector. - Sara Byrne, Education Manager with an update on developments with Further Education Colleges.
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    57 mins