During the 1990s the field of sport psychology has increasingly undertaken a more applied or performance orientation. Contemporary professional preparation programs in sport psychology are becoming more focused on bridging the gap between research and practice.

Therefore, applied sport psychology professionals have assisted coaches, athletes, exercisers, exercise leaders, athletic trainers, and parents in providing a quality educational experience for participants who seek performance excellence in a variety of sport and exercise settings.

In addition, many of the sport psychology principles that have been employed to enhance athletic performance are currently being adopted in the workplace, performing arts, and in the daily lives of individuals who seek personal excellence.

Resources

AAASP

NASPSPA

American Psychological Association

To View APA's Convention Web Page, click here

APA Division 47 Information

AAHPERD

Human Kinetics

Fitness Information Technology Publishers

USOC

USA Track & Field

Peak Performance Psych

CSPPE

International Institute for Sport and Human Performance

Sport Science

Mental Equipment

Mind Tools I

Mind Tools II

Sport Information Resource Center (SIRC)

The Mental Edge

AU Sport Psychology

Ohio Center for Sport Psychology

Penn State Sport Psychology

American College of Sports Medicine

Graduate Training and Career Possibilities in Sport and Exercise Psychology - Directory

International Institute for Sport and Human Performance, courtesy of the University of Oregon

Sport & Exercise Psychology

Sport Information Resource Center (SIRC)

UNT Center for Sport Psychology and Performance Excellence

US Olympic Committee Online