Dear ISSP Member, “Given the mission of ISSP, the ISSP Accreditation committee is finalizing the process of establishing an internationally recognized consultant/practitioner registry that represents the minimum standard of sport psychology practice. It is envisioned that the ISSP-Registry (ISSP-R) will respond to the high international mobility of both sporting clients and consultants as well as increase the visibility and credibility…
As 2019 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect upon the first two years of this four-year term for the International Society of Sport Psychology. There is much to be enthusiastic about, and yet there is a strong and clear path that lies before us. Among the steps in the correct direction, the second call for ISSP Fellows has…
The first symposium entitled “The International Network of ISSP Members and Students” will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece on November 12, 2019. Seven members of ISSP Managing Council will l conduct three seminars for International Students in Sport and Exercise Psychology and will focus on ISSP-Registry, consulting with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and quality research and writing for publication in sport and exercise psychology. This inaugural ISSP…
left to right: Franco Noce, Marcelo Zanetti, Regina Brandao and Lauren Loberg ISSP MC members (Franco Noce & Lauren Loberg) during the Ambassador Program in Uruguay From September 22 to 26, 2020, the São Judas University, based in São Paulo – Brazil, will host two important events of World Sport Psychology that will bring as its central theme: “The Coach…
Since my last presidential message, several key developments have taken place in the ISSP. Among these, the ISSP continues to make steady, substantive strides forward in terms of the forthcoming ISSP Registry, which we will launch this Autumn, 2019. The educational modules, well under development, are focused on athlete mental health, cultural diversity, and ethics and professional conduct. These modules…
Dear ISSP Members, In recognition of your multiple contributions to the field of sport and exercise psychology, we are looking forward to receiving your nominations and self-nominations for our four ISSP Awards (per the outlined criteria and submission steps– see the link Award Nomination). In particular, we encourage you to give your consideration to a newly established “ISSP Developing Practitioner Award”…
Robert N. (Bob) Singer passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the age of 82. Bob was a devoted husband to his wife Beverly (Tyre) Singer. They were happily married for 37 years. He is also survived by step-son Lance (Tina) Johnson and two grandchildren, Asher and Addrey Johnson, as well as one brother Neal (Jill) of Albuquerque,…
Hard to believe that we are almost at the half way point to the 2021 ISSP Congress, in Taipei. The congress location will be an exciting one for the ISSP, as we return to Asia. Though much has been written in English from authors residing in North American, European and the Oceanic region, equal vibrancy is evident across Asia. Indeed,…
Hosts: Team Denmark and University of Southern Denmark Odense, Denmark In September 2018 the International Society of Sport Psychology, the University of Southern Denmark and Team Denmark, launched the first International Think-Tank on mental health on high performance athletes. The organizing committee, comprised of Carsten Hvid Larsen, Kristoffer Henriksen, and Robert Schinke, invited practitioners and researchers from several key international…
Individuals who have successfully completed requirements of the Continued Education Workshop that was held in Daegu (South Korea) on June 29, 2018. This experience accounted for a total of 8 or 16 Continued Education credit hours. Topics: “International Sporting Events: A Sport Psychology Contribution to Sport Performance.”and “Cultural competence and ethical practice in sport psychology service.” Download attachments: CEW_2018_in_Daegu_Successful_Participants.xlsx