Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Newsletter
A newsletter of Div. 47
April 2012
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FEATURED ARTICLE
IN THIS ISSUE
- 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"
- 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
Dr. Jessica Mohler is the coordinator for sport psychology services at the United States Naval Academy where she works with both athlete and military populations
- Candidate statement for President-elect: Christine L. B. Selby
Two issues currently stand out as challenges in our field: 1) whom do we serve and 2) what do we call ourselves
- 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
- 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
- Div. 47 advertising and insertion schedule
Advertising may come from individuals, professional organizations and businesses
- Div. 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
- Join the Div. 47 email list
The list is specifically for postings on issues, questions, information and findings concerning research and professional practice
- Minutes of the Div. 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
- President's column
At the midwinter meeting, leadership discussed a mission statement, a paper about concussions, minority outreach and awards
- 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
- 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
Advertising
- 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