Updates from the IRC
Updates from the IRC What’s new in the International Relations Committee? Karen Lo, MEd, CMPC, ISSP-R International Relations Committee Chair It’s Olympic Year again! This cycle sure felt (and…
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International Perspectives on Applied Sport Psychology
June 2024
Landscape of Sport Psychology in Canada
Sharleen Hoar and Ashley Duguay describe the system of sport psychology services provided in Canada. How does it differ from the United States? You’ll find out in their article!
International Practitioner Corner: An Interview With Asaf Blatt By Yanai Sayag
Yanai Sayag interviews Asaf Blatt, a CMPC® and sport psychology lecturer. Blatt discusses his journey from Israel to Tallahassee and back, the benefits of studying abroad, challenges during geopolitical crises,…
Preparing for Paris 2024: Catching Up With the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams HQ Lead Psychologists
In this Practitioner’s Corner, Renee Appaneal spoke with Carolyn Anderson and Lyndel Abbott, Lead Psychologists for the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams, respectively. They each described their roles, some of…
Enhancing Performance: The Rise of Sport Psychology Education in India
Rhea's article explores the rising recognition of sport psychology in India, enhancing athletic performance and mental well-being. Athletes increasingly focus on mental skills, boosting demand for qualified sport psychologists. Indian…
International Podcast Corner
Our committee members picked two of the most interesting sport psychology podcasts for you.
December 2023
Chairperson Updates
Chairperson Updates Karen Lo AASP IRC Chair I hope everyone is enjoying a great fall season, wherever you are! This latter part of the year continues to be a busy…
Landscape of Sport Psychology in the Czech Republic
Landscape of Sport Psychology in the Czech Republic Barbora Kijasová, M.A., CMPC Mental Performance Coach / SVI Performance Academy (USA) / Performance Psychology (CZE) The Czech Republic is a relatively…
Researcher’s Corner
International Researcher’s Corner In this Researcher’s Corner, Tammy Sheehy spoke with Adam Hansell, a sport and performance consultant and licensed counselor. Adam lives in West Virginia but has a passion…
Practitioner’s Corner
Practitioner’s Corner Michael Kong interviewed Dr. Henry Li, a sport psychologist originally from Hong Kong. Henry completed his Doctor of Psychology in Australia and currently works with elite athletes at…
Professional Development / Upcoming Events Jan – June 2024
Professional Development / Upcoming Events Jan – June 2024 National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual (NAHKE) Conference January 3-6, 2024 Phoenix, AZ, United States Visit HERE International Conference…
June 2023
Upcoming National / International Events (Year 2023)
Upcoming National / International Events Upcoming National / International Events (Year 2023) APA Annual Conference: Aug. 3–5. Washington, DC (virtual option). Click here to access. International Sports Heritage Association: Sep.…
Updates from the IRC
Updates from the IRC Karen Lo, M.Ed., CMPC, ISSP-R AASP IRC Chair (Jan 2023 – present) Greetings from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) International Relations Committee (IRC)! The…
International Practitioner’s Corner: An Englishman in America
International Practitioner’s Corner: An Englishman in America Shane Roger Thomson PhD student at the University of Tennessee Mental performance coach intern at the University of Tennessee Athletics I have had…
International Researcher’s Corner
International Researcher’s Corner Writer: Renee Appaneal, Ed.D., CMPC, LCMHC (NC, USA), NCC (USA), Registered Psychologist (AUS), Endorsed Sport & Exercise Psychologist (AUS)Sport Psychologist, Prepare and Perform, Australia Interviewee: Muhammad Deen,…
Mentoring Tips for Current International Students
Mentoring Tips for Current International Students Writer: Rhea Kothari Graduate student, University of Denver, Sport and Performance Psychology Interviewee: Artur Poczwardowski. Ph.D., CMPC Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at…
December 2022
The IRC welcomes a new chair
The IRC welcomes a new chair December, 2022 Jana Fogaca, Ph.D. IRC Chair Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Long Beach (Brazil/USA) Welcome to the AASP International Relations…
Mentoring Tips: Strategies on How to Return to your Home Country and Do Applied SEP Work
Mentoring Tips: Strategies on How to Return to your Home Country and Do Applied SEP Work Jana Fogaca asked Shameema Yousuf and Karen Lo to share tips with international students…
Practitioner’s Corner: An American in Australia
Practitioner’s Corner: An American in Australia Renee Appaneal is an Australian Sport & Exercise Psychologist, CMPC, NCC, and LCMHC in North Carolina. For over 25 years, she has worked with…
IRC Newsletter Researcher Corner
IRC Newsletter Researcher Corner December, 2022 Michael Kong Master’s candidate in Applied Sport Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (USA/Hong Kong) Dr. Leapetswe Malete Associate Professor of Sport and…
The Landscape of Sport Psychology in New Zealand
Landscape of Sport Psychology in New Zealand December, 2022 Tammy Sheehy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Director of the Coaching Minor, Bridgewater College (New Zealand/USA) New Zealand is a small nation…
August 2022
Updates on the IRC – August 2022
Updates on IRC – August 2022 Welcome to the second issue of the AASP International Relations Committee (IRC) student newsletter! The goal of this newsletter is to support current and…
Mentoring tips for future international students
Mentoring Tips for Future Students Tips to Prepare for Studying in the U.S. August, 2022 Takehiro Iwatsuki, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College (Japan/USA) Moving to a different…
Crossing the pond, or the changes to expect when moving from one continent to another
Crossing the Pond, or the Changes to Expect when Moving from one Continent to Another A consultant’s experience in progress August, 2022 JP Fuenzalida Lorca Mental Preparation Specialist, Hockey Skills…
Upcoming professional events
Upcoming Professional Events for 2022 Join the community with us! July 1, 2022 FEPSAC 07/11-07/16 Padova, Italy https://fepsac2022.eu/ American Psychological Association 8/04-08/06 Hybrid (Minneapolis) https://convention.apa.org/ Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning…
IRC Newsletter Researcher Corner
IRC Newsletter Researcher Corner August, 2022 Alan Chu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, U of Wisconsin Chair of the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Program (USA/Hong Kong) For this research corner, I…
The Sport Psychology Landscape in Germany
The Sport Psychology Landscape in Germany August, 2022 Charlotte Mohn Graduate Student in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Social Psychology at Ball State University Sport psychology is a small yet…
December 2021
Updates on IRC
Updates on IRC Welcome to the second issue of the AASP International Relations Committee (IRC) student newsletter! The goal of this newsletter is to support current and aspiring international students…
Practitioner’s Corner: Nikola Milinković
Practitioner’s Corner: Nikola Milinković Zeljka Vidic interviewed Nikola Milinković, a sport psychology consultant, originally from Belgrade, Serbia. Nikola is truly an international professional having worked in Europe and the United…
Landscape of Sport Psychology in the World: Interview with Kaori Araki, Sport and Performance Psychologist from Japan
Landscape of Sport Psychology in the World: Interview with Kaori Araki, Sport and Performance Psychologist from Japan Professor Kaori Araki is a practicing sport and performance psychologist in Japan. She…
Three tips on choosing the right advisor
Three tips on choosing the right advisor Damien Stewart discusses the sport psychology landscape in Australia and how the pathway to becoming a practicing psychologist seems to take a unique…
Researcher’s Corner with Tatiana Ryba: Cultural Transition and Adaptation of Semi-Professional Migrant Athletes
Researcher’s Corner with Tatiana Ryba: Cultural Transition and Adaptation of Semi-Professional Migrant Athletes For this Researcher’s Corner, the IRC chair, Jana Fogaça, interviewed Tatiana Ryba, a prominent researcher in cultural…
July 2021
5 Tips on Choosing the Right Graduate School
5 Tips on Choosing the Right Graduate School Takehiro Iwatsuki shares what he learned from Dr. Brian Schilling, Dr. James Navalta and Dr. Judy L. Van Raalte on familiarizing yourself…
Ale Quartiroli: Migratory Experience of Sport Psychology Practitioners
Ale Quartiroli: Migratory Experience of Sport Psychology Practitioners Despite a growing body of literature examining the migratory experiences of athletes, limited attention has been paid to the migratory experience of…
Interview with Camilo Sáenz-Moncaleano: An International Perspective
Interview with Camilo Sáenz-Moncaleano: An International Perspective An interview by Jean-Charles Lebeau with Camilo Sáenz-Moncaleano, a sport psychology consultant who works with performers to increase their mental performance and well-being.…
Damien Stewart: Sport Psychology Landscape
Damien Stewart: Sport Psychology Landscape Damien Stewart discusses the sport psychology landscape in Australia and how the pathway to becoming a practicing psychologist seems to take a unique form compared…
Updates on the International Relations Committee
Updates on the International Relations Committee The IRC Chair, Jana Fogaca, opens our new newsletter, welcomes readers, and provides an update on the IRC’s endeavors. May 9, 2021 Jana Fogaca,…