Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

• 13th Annual Applied Sport Psychology Workshop
  This intensive workshop will be conducted by the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology
• 34th Annual Ray’s Race 5K Run and Walk
  Runners and walkers of all ages and levels of ability are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the race
• APA Annual Convention preview
  A lecture on he role of physical activity and postpartum weight retention and the Steven R. Heyman Memorial Keynote, titled "Power of Sport to Achieve Positive Change"
  By Anthony P. Kontos
• Bruce Ogilvie Award for Professional Practice recipient
  The Bruce Ogilvie Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership as well as practice, is given to Rick McGuire
• Candidate statement for APA Council Representative: Heather A. Ciesielski
  In my current position as the psychology section chief at MCW, I am the representative for psychology in our academic medical setting
• Candidate statement for APA Council Representative: Kate F. Hays
  Kate F. Hays offers clinical, sport and performance psychology through her consulting practice in Toronto
• Candidate statement for Member-at-Large: Anthony P. Kontos
  Dr. Anthony P. Kontos is the Assistant Research Director of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Candidate statement for Member-at-Large: Jessica M. Mohler
  My own career experiences have included a hospital/primary care setting, an operational deployed environment and now a college athlete population
• Candidate statement for President-elect: Christine L. B. Selby
  Christine L. B. Selby is an assistant professor of psychology at Husson University where she teaches upper level courses in sport psychology and eating disorders
• Candidate statement for President-elect: Rick McGuire
  Our greatest challenge is getting sport psychology to the people of sport
• Candidate statement for Student Representative: Michelle M. McAlarnen
  I aspire to strengthen the connection between our students and professionals in academic and applied positions, as well as develop greater communication and learning across APA divisions
• Candidate statement for Student Representative: Michelle S. Garvin
  I would help students find mentors and opportunities to aid in the exploration of their interests
• Council of Representatives meeting summary
  Council discussed technology, education and disseminating scholarship, obesity and interdisciplinary practice
  By Karen D. Cogan
• Dissertation Award recipient
  Sarah Skopek Kohlstedt is delighted to be recognized for her contributions to research and practice in the field of sport psychology and college mental health
  By Sarah Skopek Kohlstedt
• Division 47 advertising and insertion schedule
  Advertising may come from individuals, professional organizations and businesses
• Division 47 has gone viral
  Check the division out on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
• Division bylaw changes
  The Student Representative is now an elected (instead of appointed) position and the Senior Student-Representative as a voting member of the Executive Committee
• Editor’s column
  I would also like to put out a call for short articles, thought pieces and point-counterpoint articles. to be included in upcoming issues
  By Steve Portenga
• Join the Division 47 email list
  The list is specifically for postings on issues, questions, information and findings concerning research and professional practice
• Minutes of the Division 47 Midwinter Meeting
  Discussions of major issues in the field of sport and exercise psychology, awards, mission statement, policies and procedures, and a social media strategy
• President-elect’s column
  At the midyear meeting, we started the process of looking to the future and defining the direction of the division
  By Trent A. Petrie
• President's column
  At the midwinter meeting, leadership discussed a mission statement, a paper about concussions, minority outreach and awards
  By Gloria Balague
• Professional news
  Dr. Mark Anshel delivered a seminar titled "Applying Sport Psychology with Law Enforcement"
• Psychosocial development in college students
  A cross-sectional comparison between college athletes and nonathletes
• Steven R. Heyman memorial lecture
  The purpose of the Heyman lecture is to remember and memorialize Steve Heyman, a former President of Division 47 and leading figure in the development of science and practice in exercise and sport psychology
  By Richard Lapchik
• Student representatives' column
  Students are encouraged to apply for the student dissertation award, serve on a Division 47 committee, attend the APA convention and become a student editorial reviewer
  By Cassie Pasquariello and Justine Chatterton