August 22, 2026 IHFA UK

IHFA CPD: Continuing Professional Development for Health, Fitness, Sports and Allied Professionals

The International Health and Fitness Association (IHFA) has developed its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to support professionals and organisations in maintaining and improving their knowledge, skills and professional competencies.

What is IHFA CPD?

IHFA CPD stands for International Health and Fitness Association – Continuing Professional Development.

It is a professional development framework designed to support ongoing learning across health, fitness, sports, rehabilitation, wellness and related sectors.

IHFA CPD activities may include workshops, webinars, seminars, conferences, short courses, practical training, academic sessions, professional presentations and other approved educational activities.

The objective is simple: help professionals keep learning, keep improving and remain professionally relevant.

Why is CPD Important?

Professional knowledge can become outdated when individuals stop learning. CPD encourages professionals to regularly update their knowledge and develop new competencies.

Effective CPD can support:

Continuous professional learning
Knowledge and skill development
Practical competency enhancement
Career development
Professional confidence
Lifelong learning
Evidence of ongoing professional education

CPD also allows professionals to choose learning activities that are relevant to their individual career goals and areas of practice.

Who Can Participate in IHFA CPD?

IHFA CPD is relevant to a wide range of professionals and learners, including:

Physiotherapists
Fitness professionals and personal trainers
Sports coaches
Rehabilitation professionals
Healthcare professionals
Nutrition and wellness professionals
Yoga and Pilates professionals
Sports science professionals
Students and graduates
Healthcare and fitness educators
Health, fitness and sports organisations

Participation may depend on the eligibility requirements of the specific CPD activity.

What Types of Activities Can Provide IHFA CPD?

Depending on the applicable IHFA requirements, CPD learning can be delivered through different formats.

Workshops

Hands-on and professional workshops can help participants develop practical knowledge and skills.

Webinars

Online expert-led sessions provide flexible learning opportunities for professionals who cannot attend onsite programmes.

Seminars and Conferences

Professional events provide opportunities to learn from experts, explore new developments and exchange knowledge with peers.

Short Courses and Training

Structured courses can provide focused learning in specific areas of healthcare, rehabilitation, fitness, sports and wellness.

Practical and Academic Sessions

CPD may also include practical demonstrations, clinical learning, academic lectures and professional presentations.

IHFA currently lists a range of CPD activities and providers covering areas such as physiotherapy, rehabilitation, fitness, healthcare and sports education.

IHFA CPD Certificate

An IHFA CPD Certificate provides a documented record of participation in an eligible CPD activity.

Depending on the programme, the certificate may include information such as:

Participant name
Programme title
Date of completion
CPD hours or credits
Provider information
Relevant IHFA information

CPD credits or hours are intended to record the amount of professional learning completed. The applicable CPD value may depend on factors such as duration, educational content, learning objectives, delivery method, assessment and practical components.

IHFA CPD Providers

IHFA also works with eligible educational institutions, academies, professional organisations, healthcare organisations and training providers through its IHFA CPD Provider network.

Approved CPD Providers may offer suitable courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, webinars and professional training activities under the applicable IHFA CPD requirements.

IHFA's online directory currently features CPD Providers from different professional and geographic backgrounds, demonstrating the growing network of organisations participating in professional education.

CPD for Organisations

CPD is not only valuable for individual professionals. Hospitals, clinics, universities, colleges, fitness academies, sports organisations, rehabilitation centres and other institutions can use professional development activities to support the learning of their staff, members and students.

Through its wider professional network, IHFA connects organisations, educational institutions, professionals and CPD Providers to create opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Learn, Develop and Stay Current

The modern professional needs more than an initial qualification. Continuous learning helps professionals adapt to changing industry requirements and develop skills that remain relevant throughout their careers.

IHFA CPD provides a structured pathway for professionals in health, fitness, sports, rehabilitation and wellness to continue their educational journey through eligible learning activities.

Whether you are a student beginning your professional journey, an experienced practitioner looking to update your skills, or an institution providing professional education, IHFA CPD can support your commitment to lifelong professional development.