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Sport 11/12/24

How can CPD be beneficial for Sports Therapists?

Sports Therapists must keep pace with the fast-evolving nature of sports science, rehabilitation techniques, and client expectations. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has become increasingly essential across the healthcare industry and the field of sports therapy. CPD is a valuable means for sports therapists to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise throughout their careers.

Sport 18/07/24

What is CPD for sports psychologists?

Psychology can be a valuable contributor to success for sports professionals. The challenges presented by sports can be significant, and the work of sports psychologists helps individuals maintain high standards in their field. In this article, we will discuss the role and benefits of a sports psychologist, and why it can be important for sports psychologists to participate in regular CPD training.

Sport 27/03/24

Unlocking the Power of Learning over the age of 50: Embracing Boxing

This informal CPD article, ‘Unlocking the Power of Learning over the age of 50: Embracing Boxing,' was provided by International Language Experts, who organise language training for companies and individuals.

Sport 20/02/24

The Importance of CPD in Non-Traditional Careers

In today's rapidly transforming job market, non-traditional careers such as digital influencers, eSports athletes, and freelance creatives have become ever-more prevalent. As these new career paths rise in popularity, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has become increasingly important for growth and adaptability. This article explores the relevance of CPD for professionals in these emerging fields. It covers the overall benefits of CPD and how it helps address common challenges unique to non-traditional careers, offering practical steps for using CPD to support career progression.

Sport 22/04/23

Sport CPD is Vital

This informal CPD article, ‘Sport CPD is Vital’ was provided by Progressay, an educational teacher tool to make marking meaningful without adding to teacher workload.

Sport 05/11/22

CPD - Football Analysis courses

Football analytics is a relatively new but rapidly evolving way to analyse and understand one of the world’s most popular and widespread sports. With an estimated 5 billion people globally tuning in to watch major tournaments like the World Cup, being trained and able to properly analyse what is being seen on screen can be essential both as a fan and as a career. This article will take you through some of the basics of becoming a football analyst, such as what a football analyst is and the football analysis CPD courses available.

Sport 08/07/22

Why Has Football Data Become So Important?

This informal CPD article Why Has Football Data Become So Important? was provided by AnalyiSport, cutting-edge courses in football analysis created by experts working in the world’s top leagues.

Sport 26/05/22

The Importance of CPD for PE Teachers

This article provides a brief overview on CPD for PE Teachers. The role of a PE teacher is to plan and teach a variety of lessons in physical education, in order to improve physical skills, in children of different ages at either primary or secondary level. As high-quality Physical Education is becoming so key across all Key Stages, the need for CPD becomes greater in order to maintain standards and improve both knowledge and skills within the sector.

Sport 29/11/21

What do you learn on an online aromatherapy course?

Aromatherapy has been used by humans for thousands of years. Aromatic plant components were incorporated in resins, balms, and oils by ancient cultures in China, India and Egypt. They were known to have both physical and psychological benefits. Today there are a large number of professional’s still practising aromatherapy and they have given birth to a plethora of aromatherapy courses being taught both online and in person.

Sport 28/07/21

What is CPD for Massage Therapists?

Massage therapists manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body to relieve pain, reduce stress and improve general well-being. In order to maintain and enhance their professionalism, massage therapists are increasingly required to ensure that they update their skills and knowledge through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This article will provide a brief

Sport 16/07/21

Why Nutrition Professionals need to earn CPD

This informal CPD article Why Nutrition Professionals need to earn CPD was provided by The Health Sciences Academy, a leading online educational institution specialising in science-based learning

Sport 21/06/21

CPD Courses for Personal Trainers

The health and fitness industry is always evolving, placing greater emphasis on the need for qualified, skilled and competent trainers. Personal trainers have to create and lead individual and group exercises that are tailor-made for the needs of their clients, conduct client assessments, help establish healthy nutritional behaviours and motivate their clients to succeed. This article will provide a brief overview of CPD for personal trainers, the REP’s and CIMPSA requirements, as well outline what is needed for membership renewal.

Sport 15/06/21

CPD - Online Nutrition Courses

Have you recently taken your hobby to the next level, or are you interested in combining your current exercise sessions with the knowledge and expertise of nutrition? Embarking on a nutrition and dieting journey can feel like a daunting tasks, as there is so much information and an extensive amount of resources online, and so it can be hard to know where to begin. Our CPD providers have a number of online nutrition courses and diet and nutrition workshops available to expand your knowledge and help you develop your knowledge in this area a little further.

Sport 18/05/21

CPD courses for Sports Coaches

This article provides a brief overview on CPD courses for sports coaches. As the sports industry continues to grow, the need for CPD becomes increasingly important in order to maintain standards and improve both knowledge and skills within the sector. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development, and is the term used to describe the training and learning a sports professional undertakes to improve their workplace capabilities.

Sport 17/05/21

Start Your Day Right: Cold Water Immersion

This informal CPD article Start Your Day Right: Cold Water Immersion was provided by Centre of Excellence. Picture this: its 6am. You’ve just woken up to a bright, crisp morning. You pull on a swimsuit, woolly hat and a fluffy bathrobe, and step outside to breathe in the fresh air. Then, you jump into a wheelie bin full of ice-cold water.

Sport 17/04/21

A healthy body means a better you

This informal CPD article A healthy body means a better you was provided by Alison, Free Online Learning Provider.

Sport 29/05/20

Fitness Perspective for CPD

This informal CPD article on Fitness Perspective for CPD was provided by Teddy Time Fitness, a company whose aim is to provide a range of products and services that assist nurseries, childminders and schools deliver effective physical play activities for

Sport 18/05/20

Physical Literacy

This informal CPD article on Physical Literacy was provided by Teddy Time Fitness, a company whose aim is to provide a range of products and services that assist nurseries, childminders and schools deliver effective physical play activities for children i

Sport 20/02/20

Superfoods

This informal CPD article on Superfoods was provided by Pocket Nutrition, a nutrition and health focused company combining innovative technology and learning methods to deliver substantive educational experiences that are truly rewarding. What are Superf

Sport 25/06/19

How to Become Accredited in Nutrition Courses

Many factors will impact on our ability to live a long and healthy lifestyle and a good diet is fundamental to our overall well being. It is no secret that attitudes to healthy eating and nutrition have evolved in recent years, which has made the role of

Overview of the Sports Sector

According to SportEngland.org the contribution of the sport industry to the economy reached £20.3 billion in 2010. This represents 1.9% of the total English economy, thus placing the sport sector up in the top 15 industry sectors above motor vehicles, telecoms services, legal services, accounting, publishing, advertising and utilities. Sport employment remains a crucial component of the UK economy, supporting over 450,000 jobs, around 2.3% of all UK employment.

The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is the umbrella organisation for the governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK and includes 320 members such as the Rugby Football Union, The FA, British Racing, UK Athletics and British Rowing. The SRA explains that in 2014 there were over 2 million adults in the UK who volunteered at least 1 hour per week to the sports sector. This would cost the UK an estimated £2.7 billion a year to employ fulltime workers to undertake the work completed. About 47% of the sports industry is employed part-time, compared to 27% of the whole UK workforce (SkillsActive, 2010).

CPD in the Sports Sector

The growth of sport as an industry in the UK will automatically create an increase in the requirements for well-qualified sport professionals and graduates looking to build a career in this modern, fast-paced and international-reaching industry. The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) considers its remit includes the encouragement of Continuing Professional Development for its members. Chartered & Fellow members must complete compulsory CPD as a fundamental obligation of membership.

The Sports Therapy Organisation requires members to complete 50 hours of CPD every year as part of membership, of which 6 hours of CPD can be obtained through research and a maximum of 4 CPD hours in individual study. It is a requirement that at least 50% of CPD must be completed in a formal learning environment.