A big thing happened last week! What is Professional Status all about?

If we look back, personal trainers, keep fit teachers, and exercise teachers are qualified through a variety of organisations. But some were better than others.
There have been many attempts to professionalise 'what we do', and on September 10th, CIMSPA's Professional Status went live, and I got a shiny new 'Digital Badge' (click here) that displays my 'professional standard'. 

What is it?
It is an evidence-based 'classification' based on qualifications according to experience as well as qualifications. It recognises the specific competencies and knowledge of sport and physical activity professionals. 

We, the practitioners, gain professional status by evidencing our endorsed training and CPD following a structured pathway, allowing progression from entry-level roles to management and leadership positions, and even to chartered recognition. 

Who gives CIMSPA permission to do this? 
CIMSPA is the Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity, and is the professional development body for the UK sport and physical activity sector workforce.

If you want to know more, then click here: https://www.cimspa.co.uk/professional-status-and-recognition-whats-it-all-about/