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The Sport Psychologist, 1995,9, 358-362
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ISSP News
The ISSP Managing Council had its annual meeting in Arnhem, The Netherlands,
July 2 4 , 1995. The FEPSAC (European Federation for Sport Psychology) Congress was in Brussels, Belgium, July 4-9, 1995.
ISSP membership: If you are not already a member of ISSP, please consider
joining. For membership information please contact Dr. Dieter Hackfort, ISWS,
Universitat der Bundeswehr Miinchen, Werner-Heisenberg-Weg 39, D-85577
Neubiberg, Germany.
ISSP awards: Nominations for ISSP awards must be made by December
1995to Dr. Atsushi Fujita, College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University,
3-25-40 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-Ku, Tokyo 156, Japan. The awards are the Distinguished International Sport Psychologist Award, the ISSP Honor Award, and the
ISSP Young Scholar Award. Please check the October 1994 issue of the ISSP
Newsletter for details on the awards, or contact Dr. Fujita.
News From Europe
Twelve countries are cooperating in order to create a European master's degree
in exercise and sport psychology. Chairman for the project is Dr. Stuart Biddle
of Exeter University, England. The working group met in Barcelona in December
1994 to work on the course structure and content. The first students plan to start
in September 1995. The countries involved so far are Belgium, England, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain,
and Sweden.
News From Scandinavia
Professor Yuri Hanin of Russia, for the time being in Jyvaskylki, Finland, visited
Oslo, Norway, on November 28-29, 1994. He gave two lectures ("Introduction
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to Sport Psychology" and "Applied Sport Psychology") at the Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education and gave a seminar about "Zones of
Optimal Functioning" at a meeting of the Norwegian Society of Sport Psychology.
The Norwegian Society of Sport Psychology has started a cooperative effort
with the Norwegian Olympic Committee. During the spring of 1995, the Society
will give a series of lectures about Sport Psychology for coaches who are working
with candidates preparing for the next Olympics.
A new Centre of Sport Science has been established at Lund University,
Lund, Sweden. Dr. Erwin Apitzch is serving on the Board of the Centre.
News From South America
Meeting with the Argentina Society of Sport Psychology: The President of
SOSUPE, Dr. Benno Becker, Jr., had a meeting with Liliana Grabin, president
of the Argentina Society of Sport Psychology, in Buenos Aires on July 23-24,
1994, concerning the organization of the IV South American Congress in Sport
Psychology and the SOSUPE elections.
Meetings in Uruguay: Dr. Benno Becker, Jr., had several meetings in
Montevideo, Uruguay. On July 26, 1994, he lectured on "Psychological Preparation in Sport" for the Post-Graduation in Sport Medicine, promoted by the
Uruguay Society of Sport Medicine, at the General Hospital. On July 27, 1994,
he had a television interview about the possibility of celebrating the IV South
American Congress in Exercise and Sport Psychology in Montevideo in 1995.
On July 28,1994, Dr. Becker met with Dr. Carlos Ferres, president of the Uruguay
Society of Sport Psychology and the Managing Council, concerning the IV South
American Congress in Exercise and Sport Psychology and the SOSUPE elections.
On July 28, 1994, Dr. Becker gave a lecture for pupils and teachers of the
Physical Education Institute about "Psychology Applied to Exercise and Sport,"
which was promoted by the Uruguay Olympic Committee. On July 29, 1994, he
gave a lecture titled "Psychopathology in Sport Injuries" for the Research Group
on Medicine and Sport Sciences, at the Olympic Stadium.
News From India
Professor Jitendra Mohan, Founder President, SPA1 (1985-1993), now Patron;
Vice-President, ASPASP and Managing Council member of ISSP, is editing an
ASPASP book approved by ISSP on International Advances in Sports Psychology.
The authors are requested to submit their articles to Professor Jitendra Mohan,
Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India 160014.
Professor Jitendra Mohan was also recently elected as a member of the
executive of Dn.11 of the International Association of Applied Psychology, and
a member of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,
Sport and Dance (USA).
Recent publications include Psychology of Sports, edited by Mohan, Akhtar,
and Chadha, published by Friends Publishers, Dr. Mukherjee Nahar, New Delhi,
India; and Educational Psychology, edited by Jitendra Mohan, published by
Wiley Eastern, Daryaganj, New Delhi, India.
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Conference News
Fifth Annual Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium
The Fifth Annual Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium (MSEPS)
was held February 10-1 1, 1995, at the University of Western Ontario, London,
Ontario. Approximately 60 participants representing 10 universities in the midwestern United States and Canada participated in the 2-day event. MSEPS provides students with the experience of presenting completed research and research
in progress to peers and mentors in the field. The conference offered many
interesting presentations from the exercise and sport psychology areas. Issues
addressed included group cohesion, social physique anxiety, mental imagery,
anxiety, injury, expert coaching, exercise adherence, and self-handicapping. The
quality of the student presentations was excellent. The support of professionals
and students attending was greatly appreciated. The feedback and interaction
surrounding the conference made for a valuable professional experience for all
student presenters. Overall, the conference was informative and interesting. As
expected, the weather was cold and snowy, but the beautiful campus and friendly
environment warmed things up. Participants are looking forward to next year's
symposium to be hosted by Bowling Green State University.
Heather Hausenblas and Diane Mack, The University of Western Ontario
Regional Student Sport Psychology Conference
The first Southwest Regional Student Sport Psychology Conference was held
April 7-8,1995, at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Nearly 70 students
and professionals from five states and 13 schools attended. The conference was
organized by AAASP Student Regional Representatives Thad Leffingwell and
Tara Jaye Forest. Some objectives of the conference were to provide sport
psychology students in the Southwest region an opportunity to share research
and internship findings and ideas, to gain presentation experience at the regional
level, and to socialize with other students and prominent professionals in the
region.
The conference program included invited lectures by five leading professionals and student presentations of research, research proposals, and internship
experiences. The conference was an enjoyable and educational experience for
all who attended as well as a great opportunity for the students at the host
university to learn how to put on a conference. We encourage other student
representatives to consider hosting similar conferences. If anyone would like a
copy of the promotional materials and program, please contact Ms. Tara Jaye
Forest, Exercise and Sport Sciences Department, University of Arizona, Tucson,
AZ 85718.
Events and Conferences
September 16-22, 1995, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Third IOC World Congress on Sport Science. Areas to be covered include
the biological sciences, physical sciences, psychological sciences, and medical
sciences. Within the psychological sciences three subheadings are included:
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experimental social psychology,exercise and health psychology, and performance
enhancement research. Keynote speaker for the psychological sciences area will
be Bruce Abernethy (University of Queensland, Australia). For more information
contact the Third IOC World Congress on Sport Sciences, The Atlanta Committee
for the Olympic Games, 250 Williams Street, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 303011996.
September 27-October 1, 1995, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP). For
more information contact: Dr. Jean M. Williams, Department of Exercise and
Sport Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Tel: 6021621-6989, fax: 6021
621-8170.
October 25-28, 1995, Porto Alegre, Brazil
First International Course in Sport Sciences. Sponsored by SOSUPE and the
International Federation in Physical Education. Speakers from Europe will include
Jose Luis Alonso (Spain), Francisco Berral (Spain), Pedro Carpintero (Spain),
Antonio Escribano (Spain), Ulf Klemt (Germany), Concha Menendes (Spain),
and Dietmar Samulski (Germany). For more information, contact Benno Becker,
Jr., Pca Nacoes Unidas 35 ap. 503,90690-230 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Tellfax:
55-51-331-07-54 and 331-5 1-46.
November 34,1995, Montevideo, Uruguay
IV South American Congress in Exercise and Sport Psychology. Sponsored by
SOSUPE, the Uruguay Society of Sport Psychology, and the Uruguay Society
of Sport Medicine. Elections will be held for President and the new Managing
Council during the Congress. For more information contact Dr. Italo Monetti
Adamoli, Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Medicina del Deporte (SUMD),
fax: 598-2-92-31-75; or Dr. Carlos Ferres, Sociedad Uruguaya de Psicologia del
Deporte, Pedro Campbell 1442 ap. 901, Montevideo, Uruguay, Tellfax: 598-278-48-43.
January 23-25, 1996, Bangalore, India
International Scientific Sports Congress and Sports Goods Exhibition. For more
information, contact Dr. C. M. Muthiah, Chief Executive, ISSCE, 196, Sree
Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India 560001.
August 9-13,1996, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
American Psychological Association (APA), Division 47 (Exercise and Sport
Psychology). For more information, contact APA Convention Office, 750 First
Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Tel: 2021336-6020.
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New Books/Resources in Sport Psychology
Women, Sport and Physical Activity: Selected Research Themes. This publication
is a unique literature review, from a feminist perspective, of current research in
sport socialization, women in sport and recreation leadership, and discrimination
and oppression in sport and recreation. The review has been complied by Dr. Helen
Jefferson Lenskyj, associate professor, OISE, Department of Adult Education.
Dr. Lenskyj is a respected author on women and sport issues. Cost of the publications is $10.00 US (includes postage and handling), and it may be ordered from
the Sport Information Resource Centre, 1600 James Naismith Drive, Gloucester,
Ontario KlB 5N4 Canada. For further information, phone 6131748-5658, or 8001
665-6413 (toll free only within North America).
Names in the News
Robin Vealey (Miami University) was the second recipient of the Australian
Sport Psychology Scholar Award. As the 1995 award recipient, Dr. Vealey
went to Australia, where she shared her knowledge and expertise through
lectures to academic and community groups from May 9 to June 8, 1995.
This award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated
competence in scholarship and practice in applied sport psychology as
recognized by sport psychology academics representing 10 Australian educational institutions, and sport psychologists from the Australian Institute
of Sport (AIS). Congratulations to Dr. Vealey for earning this honor.
Michael L. Sachs (Temple University) was appointed an Associate Editor for
the newsletter Sports Medicine in Primary Care, which serves as a practical
guide for the clinician to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injury
and disease.
Robert N. Singer gave two invited keynote presentations at the Second Congress
of the Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology, entitled "Mental Quickness in Dynamic Sport Situations" and "Current Research Directions in Sport Psychology." Dr. Singer also gave an invited presentation
at the Teacher's College of Physical Education in Beijing, China; participated in a half-day seminar at the Beijing University of Physical Education;
gave invited presentations sponsored by Yonsei University and Pusan National University in Seoul and Pusan, Korea; and met in separate instances
with the vice president of Beijing University of Physical Education and
with representatives from Tokyo University to establish a collaborative
agreement between these universities and the University of Florida.
Bulletin Board Correspondents
Michael Bar-Eli, Wingate Institute for Physical Education & Sport, Israel
Benno Becker, Jr., Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Kimihiro Inomata, Chukyo University, Japan
Keun Mo Lee, Pusan National University, South Korea
Jitendra Mohan, Punjab University, India
Clark Peny, Austrialian Institute of Sport
Sidonio Serpa, Technical University of Lisbon
Marit Sorensen, The Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education
Gershon Tenenbaum, Wingate Institute for Physical Education & Sport1
University of Southern Queensland