Training

We have developed various training opportunities aimed at supporting health, social care, voluntary, and community sector workers in promoting physical activity and positive movement.

Health Professionals

We have developed various training opportunities aimed at supporting health, social care, voluntary, and community sector workers in promoting physical activity and positive movement.

Move More Live Longer Better

A SASP workshop designed to help staff in community, health, housing, and social care roles encourage positive conversations about physical activity. The training covers national guidelines, benefits of activity, ways to keep older adults active, local falls prevention resources, barriers and solutions, and goal-setting strategies. It also introduces SASP’s programs for active ageing. After the workshop, participants receive ongoing support and a resource pack with tips and further information.

Can't make the next webinar but interested in the training? Fill out our Expression of Interest form

Volunteer Health Walk Leader

Training prepares volunteers to lead local walks for Somerset’s Health Walks programme. Volunteers get national training delivered locally, ongoing support, and access to resources. The role includes planning routes, handling paperwork, leading walks, and attending occasional meetings or extra training. Each walk takes about 1.5–2 hours, with a minimum commitment of one walk per month.

Additional physical activity training and resources

Moving Medicine

The ultimate resource to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care.

Physical Activity Clinical Champions

Supporting professionals working in healthcare to improve patient care and outcomes.

Behaviour Change Literacy for Individuals and Workforce Leaders

A learning resource developed by health psychologists to build behaviour change, knowledge and skills

Community Groups, Volunteers, Clubs & Providers

SASP believes sport and physical activity can transform lives by empowering communities and individuals with skills and confidence.

Clubs for All Training

The programme supports organisations, clubs and volunteers working with people facing barriers, like disability, health conditions, difficult home life, care status, school issues, or changes in gender identity or sexual orientation. It helps clubs and groups to include these individuals as valued members.

Training focuses on practical strategies for building relationships and understanding diverse communication styles, highlighting how club and group environments impact engagement.

We currently have the following training:

Active Bystander LGBTQ+ Awareness Disability Awareness

We are running the following First Aid courses (delivered by Somerset Adventures):

Emergency First Aid at Work

In the meantime, you can find courses through the providers below (please note this list is not exhaustive). Somerset Adventures, St John Ambulance, Training for Safety, Red Cross and Little Knox First Aid

Additional training and development

Buddle

Buddle provide free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity - and the professionals who work with them.

Activity Alliance

Helps organisations include more disabled people and provide accessible, welcoming experiences in sport and activity. The accessible courses will empower you with practical tools and creative ideas to make you more confident in your role.

Safeguarding

To view safeguarding training opportunities, visit our dedicated Club Welfare page, where you can find information from UK Coaching, Ann Craft Trust, Mind and more.

For more information or enquires, contact:

Laura Carter (She/Her)

Workforce Manager & Safeguarding Lead

E LCarter@sasp.co.uk

Laura leads our workforce development, both internally for staff and externally across the system. Laura is also our safeguarding lead and a member of the senior leadership team.