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Causes: Biological & Life Sciences
Mission: Promotes the ethical practice, science and advocacy of sport and exercise psychology
Programs: The association's annual conference offers exchange of current information in the field between members and provides opportunities for professional development.
the association publishes the journal of applied sport psychology (jasp)that disseminates research and sport psychology to professionals and students. The journal is published quarterly and approximately 2,500 copies are distributed. The association also publishes the journal of sport psychology in action (jspa). It is published three times per year in electronic format only. The association also publishes a third journal, case studies in sport and exercise pyschology. It is published in electronic format only.
the association coordinates an additional certification of qualifications for sport psychologists. Certification includes additional college or university coursework as well as mentoring. The association provides various services to help individuals become certified in sport psychology.
the association makes certain educational grants and awards. Additionally, the association publishes a graduate program directory which offers a wealth of information on more than 100 masters and doctoral degree sport psychology programs from nine countries. The directory rates programs on their research to applied emphasis and includes all relevant contact information and statistics, including specific degrees offered, number of students, etc. The directory is published every 2-3 years. Approximately 100 copies were distributed in 2014.