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

Conference Registration is Open
Registration for the AASP 2008 Annual Conference is now open!

CE Workshop Registration is Open
Seven CE workshops offered in St. Louis

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

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 »


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 »