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AASP International Conference Report

Kylie McNeill, BA, University of Ottawa

Corliss Bean, MA, University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa was pleased to host the included two keynote addresses. Speciically, Dr.

2015 Eastern Canada Sport & Exercise Psychology Catherine Sabiston from the University of Toronto deliv-

Symposium (ECSEPS) on March 27-28, which was also ered a keynote address entitled, Research in Exercise

an AASP Regional Conference. This two-day, student- and Health Psychology: Trajectories, Stories and

facilitated event marked the 19th edition of the confer- Observations from the SabLab. During this keynote, very

applicable and relatable lessons from Dr. Sabiston’s
ence, which was founded at the University of Ottawa

in 1996 by AASP member, Dr. Natalie Durand-Bush.
research experience was discussed. During the closing

banquet, AASP member, Dr. Gordon Bloom, from McGill

More than 160 students and professors who pri-

Kylie
marily represented universities within Eastern
More than 160 students MNEIL
Canada attended the conference. New this year, C

however, ECSEPS also welcomed representatives and professors who primarily

from American, German, and Chinese universities. In represented universities within

total, the conference featured 116 student presenta-

tions in which proposed, in-progress, and completed Eastern Canada attended

research, as well as literature reviews and applied the conference.

work, were presented. The 29 sessions ranged from

Psychological Skills Training to Physical Activity and
University, gave the newly designated John Salmela
Disability to Coach Learning, and covered a variety of

contemporary topics within the ield of sport and exer-
Keynote Address entitled, Listening, Challenging, and

Supporting in Sport and Exercise Psychology. In this
Corliss cise psychology (e.g., concussions, transformational
address, Dr. Bloom paid tribute to his doctoral thesis
leadership, positive youth development). Each 12-min-
BEAN
ute presentation was allotted 3 minutes for questions,
advisor, the late Dr. John Salmela. Dr. Bloom also

relected on the history and signiicance of ECSEPS
which allowed for discussion amongst peers.
and offered invaluable advice to graduate students,

The student social on Friday night was well attended including take-home messages about the importance

by students and professors alike, and offered attend- of listening to mentors, challenging oneself, taking

ees the opportunity to network and exchange ideas in initiative, and networking with individuals outside of

a more informal setting. Highlights of the conference
academia. 

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