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Workforce Development

The workforce plays a vital role in people’s enjoyment of physical activity and sport. We support volunteers, coaches, clubs and professionals to help participants thrive.

From a thoughtful coach to a friendly receptionist, the workforce can transform our experiences of physical activity and sport and keep us coming back.

Who Are The Physical Activity Workforce?

We talk about the workforce as anyone who supports the delivery of physical activity and sport. This could be coaches, volunteers, leisure centre staff, teachers, health professionals or even local authority officers who influence what happens in places.

If you share our passion for getting people moving more then we are here to support you.

Have specific questions? Get in touch:

Developing Understanding Of Inactive Audiences

To inspire more people to move, it helps to understand what gets in the way and what could make activity feel possible, safe and enjoyable.

Our Insight Hub is full of useful research and local data to help you better connect with and support those who are least active.

Our News and Stories section is full of real-life stories from people who have overcome their barriers to get active. As well as physical activity updates.

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Insight Hub

News & Stories

Developing A Diverse Workforce

We want to make sure our local workforce has the skills, confidence and support they need to engage underrepresented groups. But we are also passionate about nurturing a workforce that is more reflective of local communities.

Through initiatives such as Project 500 and Pride In Our Workforce, we are helping to diversify the workforce and helping communities see physical activity is for everybody.

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Networks & Groups

Join a network to meet others working to get people active.

Project 500

Project 500 inspires and supports women to get into coaching.

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Pride in Our Workforce Resource

Become more inclusive with our Pride in Our Workforce resource.

Toolkits To Support You

Whether you’re delivering activities in the community or looking to improve wellbeing in the workplace, our toolkits are here to help you take action.

Activity Provider Toolkit

A practical guide to help local activity providers deliver safe, inclusive and enjoyable experiences for everyone.

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Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit

Designed for employers who want to champion the health and wellbeing of their workforce through simple, effective actions.

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Resources, Training and Support

Looking to develop your knowledge and grow your confidence to deliver physical activity sessions? There’s lots of resources and training opportunities to help.

Activity Alliance

Explore online training and resources to help you deliver inclusive activity sessions for disabled people.

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Ann Craft Trust

Access essential guidance on safeguarding adults in sport and physical activity settings.

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Access Sport

Find practical tools to make your club or activity more inclusive and accessible to all.

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Buddle

Browse free bite-sized learning on everything from funding to marketing your sessions, tailored for the sport and activity sector.

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CIMSPA Training Academy

Upskill with professional development and recognised training for anyone working in sport and physical activity.

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Disability Sports Coach

Learn how to deliver fun, inclusive sessions for disabled participants with expert-led training.

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MIND

Discover how being active supports mental health, and how you can build mental wellbeing into your sessions.

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Play Their Way

Be part of the child-first coaching movement sweeping the nation and discover resources to empower children to shape their physical activity experiences through choice, voice and journey.

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Street Games Training Academy

Access community-focused training on youth engagement, sport for development and more.

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This Mum Moves

Support women to stay active during pregnancy and beyond with evidence-based training and resources.

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The Reach Up Hub

If you're an instructor, be inspired and gain new ideas to motivate young women through physical activity experiences.

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UK Coaching

Get support, training, and resources to help you grow as a coach and create positive experiences for everyone.

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Where To Next

Safeguarding: Guidance and Resources

Here's some organisations to help your safeguarding practices.

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Finding Funding

Find funding to support physical activity and sport.

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Youth Voice

How you can involve young people in activities for them.

Our Partners

Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness

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