The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has announced Northamptonshire-based Moulton College as its latest Further Education Partner.
As the sport and physical activity sector workforce’s only chartered professional body, CIMSPA works to support, develop and enable professionals to succeed in the industry. Through the partnership, CIMSPA will work closely with Moulton College to ensure its sports course curriculum offering meets the priorities of local employers.
Micki Ruggins, Technical Education Officer, CIMSPA explains: “We work with further education colleges to ensure the curriculum is responsive to the needs of local businesses operating in the sports sector.
By working closely with staff on the design, development and delivery of the curriculum across Moulton’s range of sports and associated courses, we can help address skills gaps and ensure the employability of students heading into the industry.
Moulton College runs a host of sports-based courses and is home to thriving rugby, football, basketball and netball academies. Its sports facilities are also used by Northampton Town F.C., who train at the College. The multi-use site also hosts a range of sporting activities as diverse as volleyball, weightlifting and rugby, and was used by South Africa and Samoa for training during the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Leigh Jones, Head of Sport at Moulton College, says: “Working with CIMSPA keeps what we teach our students up to date and relevant to the needs of the sector. It also enables us to upskill students in readiness for employment so that they leave us equipped to meet the demands of the ever-evolving sport and physical activity industry.
We are delighted to partner with CIMSPA and look forward to the opportunities it will provide for our students, who will benefit from a smooth transition into work and help build the foundations for successful careers.
CIMSPA’s Micki Ruggins adds: “Engaging with further education partners like Moulton College is part of a sector-wide engagement drive that links employers, training producers, awarding organisations and Higher Education providers. The partnership represents Moulton College’s commitment to ensuring its students are fully equipped with in-demand skills and knowledge employers want and the important role it plays in the local and wider economy.”
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