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If you are interested in applied sport psychology and are considering whether to join AASP, you might ask yourself these questions:

Do I want to meet other professionals and students who are interested in sport psychology, to talk with them about their experiences and share with them some of my own?
Do I want to learn more about the field and develop my research or consulting skills?
Would I like to have the opportunity to present my ideas to others in a conference setting?
Would I like to join an organization that reaches out and welcomes new members?
Do I want to find out more about becoming an AASP certified consultant?

If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” you might want to explore the AASP website more fully. If your answer to most of the questions is “yes,” you are definitely in the right place.

Types of Membership

AASP offers the following types of memberships:

Professional Member: Persons with a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a field related to sport psychology (e.g., exercise and sport science, kinesiology, psychology, counseling, etc.).
Early Professional Member: Persons in the first or second year following completion of all requirements for a Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a field related to sport psychology (e.g., kinesiology, psychology, counseling, etc.). This transitional membership category is valid for two years and is not renewable.
Student Member: Persons enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to sport psychology in an accredited institution.
Affiliate Member: Persons with an interest in sport psychology.

Senior Member Discount

This discount is available to professional members who are part of the Senior Member Council. Council members must meet the following criteria:

Have been a member of AASP for at least 15 years (does not have to be consecutive)

Currently works less than 750 hours a year (about 15 hours/week)