CIMSPA UK POSITION STATEMENT Our Expected Workforce Standard

Steven Osborne; UK Sport & Physical Activity Workforce Professional Development Board

CIMSPA UK POSITION STATEMENT Our Expected Workforce Standard

Steven Osborne
, UK Sport & Physical Activity Workforce Professional Development Board

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Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to clearly outline the position from the UK Sport and Physical Activity Sector Workforce Professional Development Board (WPDB) regarding the standards we strive toward the sport and activity workforce holding to be employed/ deployed in the sport and physical activity sector.

The need for a position statement
Sport and physical activity should be inclusive, accessible, and beneficial to everyone. All those working in the sector should be appropriately trained to include, inspire, understand and support the people they work with. The sector should also be a welcoming place for everyone to participate, work and volunteer. Quality training and a diverse workforce creates environments where everyone, can feel like they belong.

Original language	English
Media of output	Digital
Publisher	Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2025

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