Motivation. Participation. Performance.

Founded in 1986, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) promotes the ethical practice, science, and advocacy of sport and exercise psychology. AASP is an international, multidisciplinary, professional organization that offers certification to qualified professionals who practice sport, exercise, and health psychology.

What's New

The Student Diversity Award
All Student Members are invited to apply for this new honor!

Anti-Doping Congress 2007 Recap
View video presentations!

Overweight? Don't Blame your Friends
AASP response to recent study showing obesity is "socially contagious"

2007 Presidential Address by Burt Giges
"What is important to me is that we become the strongest organization we can be..."

Resource Center

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Professional Development

Information for current and future sport and exercise psychologists. more »

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Health & Fitness

For people involved in exercise and physical activity. more »

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For Athletes

Mental skills training information for athletes. more »

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Injury & Rehab

Information about rehabilitation and recovery. more »

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For Coaches

How to teach and apply sport psychology skills. more »

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For Parents

Information for parents of athletes. more »

AASP Highlights

Certified Consultants

Certification recognizes consultants with appropriate course work and practical experiences to be effective consultants.

2008 Annual Conference

Feature Content

Anti-Doping Congress 2007

Drug Abuse in Sport and Exercise Communities: Coming Clean

• Read a recap of the Congress »

• View webcasts of Congress presentations »