The Institute exists to advance and promote public health for the benefit of the public in particular through the provision of education, training and advancing medical and other sciences and technologies and by encouraging active participation in sport and other recreational activities.

To promote for the public benefit the provision of facilities for Recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of health and social welfare and to provide opportunities to encourage participation in sport and other recreational activities.

ISRM Mission statement

Lead, develop and promote professionalism in the management of sport and recreation