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CIMSPA insight

Our insight work on behalf of the sport and physical activity sector

CIMSPA is the lead organisation for the UK’s sport and physical activity workforce. For CIMSPA to be able to support everyone working in sport and physical activity, it is vital that the sector’s workforce is clearly defined and properly understood from lifeguards to personal trainers to senior leaders of large organisations.
By working with the sector, we continue to develop a more accurate understanding of who we are, where we work and how we keep the nation active. By doing this, we can continue to drive greater investment into the sector, better connect to other sectors and, most importantly, drive greater levels of participation.

Defining our workforce

Having a clearly defined, agreed and adopted view of the sport and physical activity workforce is critical in moving the sector forwards.

By connecting our viewpoint to the government labour index, we can showcase our sector, influence decision making more effectively and understand and respond to trends, gaps and opportunities in a meaningful way.

Our insight content

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S + PA Workforce Observatory Shaping the future of physical activity

Sport and Physical Activity Workforce Observatory

The gateway to shaping the future of the Sport and Physical Activity sector through data-driven insights.

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CIMSPA Data Lens

Data Lens

Real-time intelligence on the UK’s sport and physical activity sector and workforce.

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Insight, research and data library

Published insights, research, and data on the Sport and Physical Activity Workforce.

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CIMSPA Workforce Insight Group

Sector-wide approach to strategic collection, sharing and reporting on workforce insight

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FAQS and definitions

How we describe and structure our insight work on behalf of the sector

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