chartered member

Chartered activity and health practitioner

Your chartered status

You will be awarded the status of Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner – MCIMSPA (Chartered)

Are you an experienced fitness professional who works with special population clients in the community?

Do you have a track record of delivering positive outcomes for your clients?

Can you demonstrate:

  • Case studies to support your delivery and excellence.
  • An outstanding record of qualifications, CPD and development, showing a higher level of practice above CIMSPA Professional Standards.

If so, then Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner is the highest level of professional recognition for you to strive for - the hallmark of a professional who has demonstrated excellence and impact.

Exclusive chartered status benefits

In addition to your CIMSPA membership benefits.

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You will be awarded MCIMSPA (chartered) or for Chartered Fellow, FCIMSPA (chartered).

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Recognition
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Chartered status is the pinnacle of professional recognition awarded by the sector’s chartered professional body

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Lead
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Be a leading part of improving and advancing the sport and physical activity sector

Application process

Your chartered assessment will encompass three separate units, and will take you approximately six months to complete, with assessments undertaken every two months.

All units will be assessed by an industry expert assessor and internally verified to ensure standards are adhered to.

For each unit, there is one assessment, and you can select either a presentation or professional discussion.

You will develop a portfolio of evidence which will be used to support your assessments. Examples of evidence are detailed in the Candidate Guide provided to you following a discussion with our Chartered Membership Lead.

Outline of the chartered application process

Your assessor will arrange convenient dates with you for each professional discussion, to ensure you proceed at a pace that suits you.

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Start your application today!

To start your journey to the highest level of professional recognition in sport and physical activity, complete the enquiry form linked below.

Our chartered membership lead, George Sheldon, will then contact you to guide you through your first steps to chartered success.

My chartered journey

Explore the stories of those who have already achieved the highest professional recognition in sport and physical activity.

Read case study

Liam McCaffrey

MCIMSPA (Ch) | Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner

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Read case study

Kayley Stabler

MCIMSPA (Ch) | Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner

Kayley Stabler
Read case study

David Langford

MCIMSPA (Ch) | Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner

David Langford
Read case study

Lee Caunce

MCIMSPA (Ch) | Chartered Management

Lee Caunce
Read case study

Jessica Christensen

FCIMSPA (Chartered) | Chartered Manager Fellow

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Need help with your application?

See our chartered status application FAQs HERE.
Or, if you would like further support, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 03438 360200,

Chartered status – fees summary

Cost

The cost of a Chartered application is £300 (including VAT).

Annual membership fees

Membership category Annual membership cost
Chartered Manager Member £234 (including VAT)
Chartered Manager Fellow £270 (including VAT)
Chartered Activity and Health Practitioner £168 (including VAT)
Chartered High-Performance Coach £168 (including VAT)

NOTE:

  • You MUST already be a CIMSPA member to apply for chartered status
  • If successful, the additional cost of your annual chartered membership fee will be pro-rated to coincide with your existing membership year.