As student representatives, we aim to increase student involvement within the division and at APA’s Annual Convention. Check out some of Div. 47’s exciting initiatives and leadership opportunities for students!
Webinars
APA Div. 47 continues to host some of the most popular training webinars across all APA divisions. Thank you to Sonja Wiggins, who helps coordinate these events, and the following panelists who have continued to make this possible:
- November 2018: “Exercise Psychology in Practice: Theory-based Perspectives to Transforming Exercise Behavior” featuring Jay Kimiecik, PhD; Linda Keeler, EdD; and Sam Zizzi, EdD.
- March 2019: “Consulting with Athletes with Disabilities: Building on Theory, Practice and Reflection” featuring Artur Poczwardowski, PhD; Jamie Shapiro, PhD; and Becky Clark, PhD.
Stay tuned for a webinar in summer 2019 on applied interventions in performance psychology!
Social Media
Our social media pages continue to be a great way to engage with professional and student members. Please check us out on Twitteropens in new window, Facebookopens in new window, and LinkedInopens in new window! In February for Black history month, we honored the accomplishments of African-American athletes, coaches and administrators in sport, exercise and performance through posts on social media. Follow along next year with #BlackHistoryinSport.
Opportunities to Get Involved
There are so many benefits to becoming a student affiliate of Div. 47. Student members receive a discounted rate at the APA Annual Convention and are eligible for various travel and thesis/dissertation awards. Students have opportunities to serve as division committee members and author articles in the division’s online publication, SportPsychWorks! Lastly, students can receive invaluable mentorship from professionals in the field of sport, exercise and performance psychology.
In May 2019, we will be hosting our first ever Join Week for students only! During Join Week, you can become a student affiliate of Div. 47 at a discounted rate (only $10!) and take advantage of all the exciting and helpful opportunities to springboard your career.
APA Annual Convention—Chicago (Aug. 8-11, 2019)
Please consider joining us for the APA‘s Annual convention this year. Presidential themes are:
- Adolescent athletes
- Using sport psych interventions with teens and parents
- Best practices for coaches
- Advances in communication, leadership and enhancing the athlete experience
- The latest in performance enhancement strategies
We have some fantastic convention programming slated, many of which are being presented by students! Attending APA Convention allows you to take advantage of our speed mentoring session. If you are a student or early career professional (ECP) looking to learn and get the most from convention, speed mentoring allows you to network and receive advice and mentorship from the most prominent professionals in our field!
Speed mentoring will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. Join us for the Div. 47 social hosted immediately after speed mentoring!
It is an honor to represent students in the field of sport, exercise and performance psychology. Please let us know how we can continue to serve you and facilitate student opportunities and programming within Div. 47!