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Greetings Division 47 members! A year ago I lamented about a March snowstorm. Now I can lament about our three February snowstorms :-) (record snow for Philadelphia this winter) and we still have huge piles of snow outside, making running on trails virtually impossible. I envy my friends running indoors at the Y, but then again it is nice to run outside with the sun out and the cold, crisp air (in my mind it is still sunny and 70 every day, but imagery only goes so far). Fortunately, spring is around the corner and hopefully it will arrive soon.

It is hard to believe it is almost March. Time is still flying by and we are still having fun! :-) We just completed our mid-Winter Executive Committee meeting in Washington, DC, and had a very productive weekend. The program for the San Diego convention looks very exciting, and I know you will enjoy the city and the convention. From our award winners (Ray Fowler for our Distinguished Contributions in the Public Interest and Gloria Balague for the Steve Heyman Memorial Award) to a variety of exciting sessions, this will be a great meeting.

In preparation for the launching of our new division journal, to be published by APA, entitled Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, a search is entering the final phases for the editor of the journal, and we will begin soliciting manuscripts this coming summer/fall for a 2011 first issue publishing goal. Ed Acevedo, our Part-President, is doing a great job leading the process of journal editor selection.

We have some excellent candidates for our three offices up for election - President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and Member-at-Large. Please make sure you vote when the ballots become available.

Our numerous initiatives are ongoing, aside from the usual business of the Division, under the able direction of some of our Committees and members. We are reviewing our brochures and examining the supervision and multicultural information we make available (Education Committee, under the leadership of Ed Etzel), reinvigorating our Membership Committee (Chris Selby, chairperson), developing connections with APHA (American Public Health Association’s new special interest group on physical activity), and expanding our liaisons with other divisions and organizations (such as AASP - the Association for Applied Sport Psychology). Renewal of our Proficiency in Sport Psychology was submitted - thanks to Chris Carr for completing this considerable undertaking.

I am particularly excited about a position paper we are completing on employment opportunities in exercise and sport psychology. This will be especially useful for our student members (and prospective members), but also for professionals in our field. This committee, chaired by Jessica Lutkenhouse, has a draft paper in process that is nearing completion and we will have a final paper by this coming spring.

As always, I look forward to your cards and letters (please keep them coming, as they say), about the great things we are doing (and the not so great as well :-) Your feedback is needed! And if you want to volunteer for one of our committees or suggest other things we should be doing, please let me know as well. Please e-mail me at msachs@temple.edu or call (215) 204-8718.

Carpe diem, Michael Sachs

•President's Column

•Candidate statements

•aPa Convention Preview

•Book reviews

miChael saChs, Ph.d. – President's newsletter Column – sPring 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

ExErcisE & sport psychology NEwslEttEr DivisioN 47 AmEricAN psychologicAl AssociAtioN volumE 24 issuE 1 spriNg 2010

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Dear Sport Psychology Aficionados,

While eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring, I’ve been taking in the wonderful Winter Olympics. I have been riveted by the awesome showing of the Olympians, knowing that the athletes are the ones who put it all on the line but also realizing that it “takes a village” to support such elite levels of performance—families, coaches, and support staff. One such vein of support is sport psychology, and the Vancouver Games have brought our field even more into the forefront of my mind. Watching athletes conquer their fear despite knowing the fatal risks of competition fills me with awe, and brings to light the daunting task of assisting their courageous attempts. Hats off to the sport psychology professionals who seize the opportunity of helping not only Olympic performers, but also athletes across all levels!

The Division 47 Executive Committee took a little break from Olympic viewing to have our Mid-Winter meeting on February 20-21 in Washington D.C., and the meeting was both productive and fun. We are gearing up for the 2010 APA Convention and it looks like an invigorating program. In particular, we would love to set up a few Giveaway-athon presentations in the San Diego area. If you are a sport psychology professional in San Diego, please contact a member of the Executive Committee (see our contact info on the last page of the newsletter) so that we can identify sports clubs/organizations where we can “give sport psychology away”. After the meeting I did some sightseeing in our nation’s capital, only to find that the reflecting pool was actually frozen. It was a unique experience to walk across the ice of the reflecting pool (I was tempted to yell “Forrest Gump!”)—all of the cold and snow makes me even more eager for spring!

The Mid-Winter meeting was actually my second recent trip to D.C. as I attended the Divisional Leadership Conference January 28-30 (it snowed then, too!) It was inspiring to meet President-Elects of most divisions, including the President-Elect of APA, Melba Vasquez. I was interested to learn more about APA, and to discover that Division 47 has overlapping interests with many other divisions. As more women and people of color become members of APA, divisional membership has been

decreasing, highlighting the importance of mentorship for involving the diversity of new professionals in our field and division. I have magnificent mentors to thank for my introduction to the division, and I wish to focus on such mentorship as division president next year.

I hope your spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation!

President eleCt Jennifer Carter, Ph.D.

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In my final column I would like to point out some observations I’ve had over the years of editing the newsletter.

• Thanks to all the people who noticed errors in the newsletter and let me know about them, I appreciate the feedback. Even greater thanks goes out to those who noticed the errors, and kept it to themselves.

• If you are planning on running for a Div. 47 Office, expect to have a good headshot of yourself, preferably one that doesn’t require extensive photoshop work to make the photo ready for primetime.

• Thanks to all the people who submitted items for the newsletter, a greater thanks to those who did so by the deadline.

• I find myself reading more and more newsletters from professional organizations in psychology, I get greater insight into what’s happening in the organization, and hopefully you do as well.

• I notice the two former Div. 47 Newsletter editors are running for Executive Board positions within Div. 47. I bet you are thinking the same thing I’m thinking, Bob Harmison YOU'RE next.

• I’d like to announce that Steve Portenga, Ph.D. has been selected to fulfill the role of Newsletter Editor/Director of Publications for Division 47, officially assuming responsibilities at the APA convention in San Diego.

• The newsletter editor needs to remember to bring a camera to all Div. 47 functions. Are you reading this Steve? Maybe you’ll do better at this than I did, or at least know one other individual that has a camera.

• I always found myself being re-energized about activities of the division at both the convention and during past mid-winter meetings, and at the same time felt the time crunch with new editions of the newsletter due to come out soon. It seems only fitting to end my three year (plus one) term as newsletter editor in beautiful San Diego. It will be nice to just take in the conference and the scenery without already looking toward getting the Fall newsletter out.

I’d now like to highlight a few features found in this edition of the newsletter. The spring newsletter once again provides biographies and position statement from those running for the EB of Div. 47. I hope you are as impressed as I am with the quality of this year’s candidates. Diane Finley, the program chair of the APA convention along with her committee members has put together a nice program, highlights of the program are listed in the newsletter; look for a more detail description in the Summer newsletter.

editor's Column

Randall W. Coeshott, Ph.D.

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Biography: Dr. Gloria Balague is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department of the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a native of Barcelona, Spain, and has been a consultant for US Track and Field since 1989. Gloria has accompanied the team to Olympic and World Championships and continues her involvement both at the elite level as well as in the Coaches’ Education Program. Besides Track and Field, Gloria has worked with USA Gymnastics and USA Field Hockey.

Dr. Balague is co-founder with Dr. Hellison of the TPSR-Alliance (Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility through Sport), and is invested in finding a feasible model of competitive sport for children that preserves and enhances the educational values of sport and physical activity. She has authored numerous articles and chapters in Sport Psychology and has been a Keynote Speaker at the International Olympic Congress (Australia 2000) , the European Conference in Sport Psychology (Denmark, 2003), and the Latin American Congress of Sport Psychology (Chile, 2006).

Position Statement: the position is also a responsibility. I welcome the opportunity to reflect and share with you the issues I see as most important.

I have been actively involved in many aspects of Sport Psychology for all of my adult life; as a student, a teacher, as a practitioner dealing with performance issues at the elite level to working with children involved in sport as a social activity. Throughout this time, which is now quite a few years, we have talked about sport psychology being a “young field” and one that was going to gain visibility and generate many new positions in the near future. We have grown as a field, but in my opinion that vision has not been realized. We are stuck at a middle stage and there are several issues contributing to it.

Sport psychology has diluted its identity, we have tried to be too many things to too many people. The consequence has been a lack of clarity in the goals of training and education. Previous presidents have supported the idea of looking at the competencies needed to be a sport psychology professional and I would like to make that my main emphasis. The following questions need to be dealt

Candidate statement President eleCtGloria Balague, Ph.D.

Congratulations to

Dr. ray Fowlerdr. ray Fowler is the 2010

winner oF distinguished ContriButions to exerCise and sPort PsyChology in the PuBliC

interest award.

with: What does a sport psychologist need to know? What does she or he need to be able to do? And how can we best teach it and know that it has been learned?

We remain –still- a relatively small group of professionals, but we spend too much energy looking at what separates us. I would like to extend bridges within the profession, collaborate with AASP and connect with our client base . The consumers of sport psychology are not other psychologists, but coaches, athletic directors, parents and athletes. Their needs should be integrated into our definition of skills, competencies and knowledge for the field. The same process should occur for exercise psychology. If elected president, I would make these our priorities.

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Biography: Trent A. Petrie, Ph.D. received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the Ohio State University in 1991. He currently is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas, and has served as the Director for the UNT Center for Sport Psychology and Performance Excellence since its inception in 1997. Trent has worked in the field of sport psychology since 1987, helping athletes, coaches, and sport teams at all competitive levels. He is a licensed psychologist in Texas, a Fellow and Certified Consultant, AASP, and a member of the 2008-2012 USOC Sport Psychology Registry. His research focuses on psychological antecedents and consequences of injury, eating disorders and body image, academic success of student-athletes, and professional training in sport psychology. Trent has published over 70 articles, book chapters, and books, given over 100 presentations at national and international conferences, and received grants from the NCAA and AASP to support his work. His book, coauthored with Drs. Doug Hankes and Eric Denson, is entitled "Academic and Life Skills for College Student-Athletes" and has just been published in its third edition by Wadsworth. He has served on the executive boards of the APA Division 47 and AASP. On a personal note, Trent played volleyball at Ohio State University from 1983-185. Since that time, he has competed as a triathlete and runner, participating in many of the road races in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Most importantly, Trent is the father of two wonderful and athletic children.

Position Statement: I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for President of Division 47. During the 1990s, I served as the newsletter editor and then as the secretary/treasurer of the division. Through these experiences I was able to be a part of many of the important changes that have taken place within the division, including its move to the web, expansion of the newsletter, and the development of the proficiency statement. During my time on the executive board, I was fortunate to work with different groups of professionals who were devoted to advancing the field of sport psychology in general and the involvement of our division in particular. Although I have not served on the executive board for a decade, I have remained involved in the division and our annual conference each year. I look

Candidate statement President eleCtTrent Petrie, Ph.D.

forward to being able to contribute more directly to our division’s growth and help guide it into the next decade if I am elected to serve on the board once again.

There are perspectives, experiences and values that are important to me and these will guide the work I would do if I am elected president. Over the last 13 years, I have been fortunate to serve as the Director of UNT’s Center for Sport Psychology, which is an interdisciplinary group of students and faculty that represent the parent disciplines (exercise science, psychology) of our field. Through these experiences, I have seen how we can bridge artificial gaps that exist within our field so we can work together to provide interdisciplinary training and conduct integrative research.

If elected president, I would continue to work to expand and improve existing programs within the division. Currently, the division is launching a new journal (scheduled for 2011), which is very exciting for our field, and is in the process of updating and expanding the proficiency in sport psychology. Both of these will require considerable work and attention to ensure their initial and continued success. I see the Giveaway-athon, which was started by Dr. Judy Van Raalte, as an excellent example of how we, as sport psychologists, can contribute to the communities we visit and I would work to add to the wonderful programming that has been done throughout the years. Also, I would work closely with the Education Committee on issues related to the current sport psychology training opportunities that are available within clinical and counseling psychology programs, because these programs represent key avenues for increasing our connection with the discipline of psychology and encouraging more involvement in our field from future psychologists. I also want to focus on how we, as a division, can continue to bring more currently practicing psychologists under our umbrella and provide them with the additional training and experiences that will make their work more effective. Finally, I want to see how our division can take a leading role in the development of position statements, such as on creating a body-healthy sport environment, which could then be published in our journal.

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Biography: Dr. Mark Anshel is a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His degrees are from Illinois State University (B.S.) in physical education, and graduate degrees in psychology of motor behavior from McGill University (M.A.) and Florida State University (Ph.D.). He has published over 120 research articles in scientific journals, numerous book chapters and research grants, including a two-year grant ($130,000.) to direct the MTSU Employee Wellness Program. In addition, he has authored several books including Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice (4th ed., 2003), Applied Exercise Psychology: A Practitioner’s Guide to Improving Client Health and Fitness (2006), Concepts in Fitness: A Balanced Approach to Good Health (2003), and Aerobics For Fitness (4th ed., 1998). His two primary research areas include coping with stressful events in human performance (e.g., sport, law enforcement), and is currently examining the effectiveness of his Disconnected Values (intervention) Model to promote exercise behavior. Dr. Anshel is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, the Stress and Anxiety Research Society, and is a Fellow with Division 47 of the American Psychological Association. He has served as a Member-at-Large Board member with Division 47.

Position Statement: I am grateful to be nominated for the Secretary/Treasurer position of Division 47. It is always a pleasure and an honor to be part of an organization whose primary mission is to promote the field of sport and exercise psychology. Division 47 has been particularly progressive in developing proficiencies, competencies, and standards for effective research and practice that blend the disciplines of psychology and sport science to help shape and secure the future of our multi-dimensional field. Maintaining an active and progressive Division 47 Executive Board forms an integral part of this mission. As Secretary-Treasurer, it is imperative to provide energy and leadership in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization, and to work jointly with APA in maintaining APA policies and other forms of governance. The financial status and changing financial conditions of Division 47 should be transparent to all Division members.

Candidate statement seCretary/treasurer Mark Anshel, Ph.D.

This includes maintaining a vibrant program at the annual convention, exploring new opportunities toward promoting the Division and the field, and promoting the requisite skills needed for practice. One aspect of these goals includes educating actual and potential recipients of our services, such as sports coaches, athletes, exercisers, fitness club management, corporate clients, rehabilitation patients, and other areas in which the proper use of mental skills and other psycho-behavioral interventions that will optimize physical performance. Developing educational services in school settings and as part of in-service courses present an additional avenue of further work in promoting our field and applying our concepts.

On a personal note, I will give this position 100 percent in supporting our Executive Board and maintaining the necessary energy and expertise to maintain the Secretary-Treasurer position with integrity and professionalism. My predecessors in this position have left a wonderful legacy, and I will seek their counsel on various issues that will address the mission of this office. I hope to contribute to the Executive Board on many issues based on my 27 years in the field (post-Ph.D.) as an educator, researcher, and practitioner.

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Biography: Doug is a licensed psychologist and the Director at Auburn University’s Student Counseling Services (SCS). Previously, he was the Training Director at SCS from 1998-2005. He has graduate faculty status at Auburn University in the Departments of Kinesiology and Psychology. He is in his fifth year as a member of the AU Sports Medicine Optimal Performance Support (OPS) team. In this position, he works closely with the athletic department’s sports medicine staff to provide individual and team applied sport psychology services with an emphasis on performance enhancement.

Doug’s undergraduate degree was in Human Movement Studies from Auburn University. His M.S. was earned at the University of North Texas within the Kinesiology Department. His Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology was also earned at the University of North Texas. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the University of Tennessee’s Student Counseling Services Center.

Doug served on the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Executive Board as the Publications/Information Division Head from 2003-2007. He has also served on the APA Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology) Executive Committee from 1998-2003 as the newsletter editor. He is a Certified Consultant, AASP and is listed on the USOC Sport Psychology Registry 2008-2012.

Doug’s most recent publications include book chapters in Performance Psychology in Action: A Casebook for Working With Athletes and Performing Artists, Business Leaders, and Professionals in High-Risk Occupations (Hays, 2009) and Counseling and Psychological Services for College Student-Athletes (Etzel, 2009). He has also co-written a book with Trent Petrie, A Student-Athlete's Guide to College Success: Peak Performance in Class and Life, 3rd Edition (2010).

Position Statement: It is indeed an honor to be asked to run for the Secretary-Treasurer’s position on the APA Division 47 Executive Committee. Although probably sounding a bit obligatory (as almost every candidate makes a similar sort of statement), it truly is an honor to be asked by professional colleagues whom you respect and admire to give back to an organization and profession

Candidate statement seCretary/treasurer Doug Hankes, Ph.D.

that I am passionate about. Trust me, that comes from the heart.

I have previously served on the APA Division 47 Executive Committee, as well as the AASP Executive Board. Those previous tenures were educational, challenging, and at times, very demanding. Truth-be-told, when I came off the last Board, I was not sure whether I would want to ever do it again. As I have gotten a bit longer in the tooth, I am more cognizant of the time and energy I expend in my professional life and how it affects my personal life. I also don’t want to over stay my welcome. There is always another generation of sport psychologists trying to make their own contributions to the profession, and they need to be given those opportunities. After a period of self-reflection, I have come to the conclusion that the energy and commitment is there to provide leadership in Division 47.

My own professional interests in sport psychology have focused on the interplay of personal and clinical issues on athletic performance, the ethical provision of applied sport psychology services, and the training and supervision of sport psychologists. I am keenly interested in the APA Proficiency in Sport Psychology and am looking forward to contributing to the next steps in its development and implementation. It is still shocking to me the number of self-proclaimed “sport psychologists” who seem to be unaware of the education and training necessary to legitimately claim that title. If I had a single professional goal that I would like to see accomplished before I retire, then it would be that the general public knew how to select a competent sport psychologist and fully understood what a sport psychologist can contribute to their personal and athletic selves. While I have focused most of my professional life on sport psychology and athletic performance, I want to communicate that I am very aware of the breadth and depth of the field and would be sensitive to all initiatives that the Board decided to direct their attention.

Are there any special skills that I have that would provide evidence that I can fulfill the responsibilities required of the Secretary-Treasurer? I have a long history of staying awake during committee meetings. My note-taking is accurate although my handwriting is horrendous. I can balance my checkbook, although I do use Quicken. Seriously, I don’t think I’ll have any issues being responsible and competent in this office. I will be happy to contribute to the Board in any way asked, particularly in accomplishing the President’s initiatives, without pushing any of my own personal agenda.

In sum, I would be pleased to contribute to Division 47 if elected as the Secretary-Treasurer. You have my pledge that you will get my best effort in moving the field of exercise and sport psychology forward.

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Biography: Dr Renee Appaneal earned degrees from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and West Virginia University and completed post-doctoral training in health psychology in Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, she is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). There, she enjoys the demanding yet dynamic position of being a mentor, teacher, scholar and service-provider, often during a single day. She teaches graduate courses in applied sport psychology and supervises practicum experiences, and she contributes to athletic training education in the area of psychosocial issues and referral. Her research explores the complex relationships among personality, coping resources, and stress in regards to athletes’ sport injury risk and recovery. Other interests include athletes’ clinical reactions to injury (i.e., traumatic distress, depression) and the effectiveness of mental skills training for optimal health and performance.

Since 1995, Renee has consulted with athletes, teams, coaches, and athletic trainers. She is an AASP Certified Consultant and a member of the USOC Sport Psychology Registry. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). As a member of the UNCG sports medicine team, she consults with Athletic Department members and staff. Beyond sport and academia, she has worked in a variety of medical and rehabilitation settings assisting patients in managing their chronic disease and adopting physical activity and other healthy behaviors.

Position Statement: As a psychology major at The University of Kansas, I was thrilled with possibility after discovering “sport psychology” in another department across campus. The following year, I entered the master’s degree program at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Under the direction of Dr John Silva, UNC-CH was an intensive yet ideal place to learn about sport psychology. During those early years, I learned several important lessons, which guided me well as I continued in graduate school at WVU, through post-doctoral positions in Boston, and eventually into my current tenure-track job at UNCG. I heard stories about when and how sport psychology came to be, the obstacles surmounted, and

Candidate statement

memBer at largeRenee NewcomerAppaneal, Ed.D.

listened intently to passionate debates surrounding training, practice, and public relations among other topics. I learned to appreciate what it meant to belong to a professional organization and not merely attend but participate in conferences. Many of the first connections I made those years with peers and established professionals alike have remained important friendships today.

My academic job is a constant balancing act across multiple roles including teaching, scholarship and service, and I strive to connect these endeavors for myself and as a role model to my students. I am confronted everyday by real world challenges that you all have likely encountered as members of this field. I respond to phone calls and emails from local parents and struggling performers who are looking to sport psychology to help them in some way (through working with me, my students, or my colleagues). I consult with coaches and athletic department staff regarding the pains of their daily responsibilities (being accessible and practical while maintaining confidentiality). I experiment with ways technology can be used creatively and responsibly. I answer media inquiries for a quick quote or insight that fits into a specific story (and a very short deadline). I provide graduate education and supervision to student consultants (with liability insurance). I assist these novice and early professionals with how to navigate the challenges and recognize opportunities within the field, all the while recalling the mix of passion and frustration I felt standing in their shoes.

I have been a member of APA Division 47 for nearly 15 years now. As a graduate student, I presented regularly at the annual convention, applied for and received student travel awards, and even won the Division 47 dissertation award. I mention these not to brag but to highlight merely a few of the ways I have benefited as a member of APA and Division 47. I served Division 47 as the National Student Representative when the executive board first began developing the proposal for a Proficiency in Sport Psychology. Division 47 has made strides with that and other important initiatives over the years, and as for myself, a few relocations, a marriage, and two kids later, things also have changed. At this moment, I am honored to be considered for the position of Member-At-Large, and if elected, I would wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to get involved again and give back in some way to this wonderful organization and its members.

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Biography: Jack C. Watson II, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Chair of the Department of Sport Sciences, and Adjunct faculty member in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling and Counseling, and the Carruth Center for Counseling at West Virginia University. He completed his Ph.D. in sport psychology and post-doctoral respecialization in counseling psychology at Florida State University, Masters degree in sport behavior at West Virginia University, and undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Virginia where he was a member of the golf team.

Jack is a licensed psychologist, an AASP Certified Consultant, and is listed in the U. S. Olympic Committee's Sport Psychology Registry. Jack has extensive professional service in the field of sport psychology. His service to APA Division 47 includes serving as Chair of both the Conference Program and Practice Committees, and as a member of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Employment Opportunities. Within AASP, Jack has served as a member and Chair of the AASP Ethics Committee, as well as a member of the AASP Continuing Education, Hospitality, and Dissertation Award Committees.

Jack has been an active presenter at national and international conferences, and has published over 30 articles and 9 book chapters. He also serves as a guest reviewer for several journals, and as Associate Editor of Athletic Insight. In his personal life, Jack is the father of three children and has been a coach for multiple youth baseball, basketball and football teams.

Position Statement: It is a great honor to be nominated to run for a position on the APA Division 47 Executive Board. Having served previously as the Chair of the Conference Program Committee on the Executive Board for two years, I believe that I have an excellent idea of what this position will entail. I feel as if I have developed a solid understanding of Division 47 and the issues that affect its success from my past participation during several Division 47 midwinter and pre-conference executive board meetings. I have also attended the last 5 APA conventions, and have learned a great deal of the history of this organization.

Candidate statement

memBer at largeJack C. Watson II, Ph.D.

As Member-At-Large of Division 47, I would be open to talking with the membership in order to identify member issues and concerns so that I can effectively represent the members at all Executive Board meetings. I will do this by making myself and my thoughts available to the membership via e-mail, newsletter articles, discussions at conferences, and posts to the professional listserves. Further, I will be a non-biased voice on the board that is willing to listen to all sides of an issue, ask important questions, and vote in a manner that best represents the membership on all issues.

Given my knowledge of this position and Division 47, I believe that there are several initiatives that need to be promoted. First, I believe that the field of Exercise and Sport Psychology and APA Division 47 are in the unique situation to be able to creatively affect the public’s perception of our field. We have done a good job of this in the past, but need to continue to market ourselves using new technologies. In doing this, we will make Division 47 a guiding force for exercise and sport psychology within the United States and beyond. Second, we need to promote the proficiency that Kate Hays worked so hard to create and Chris Carr and Steve Portenga have worked to continue. Finally, we need to publicize and promote the Journal of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology that Ed Acevedo helped create for Division 47.

Finally, I want you to know that I am a team player and will make sure that any decisions I make are in the best interests of the field, organization and our diverse membership. I feel well prepared to represent all members of our organization given my joint training in sport sciences and psychology. Further, while I am willing and able to make difficult decisions, I will seek the guidance and perspective of others within the organization. I will be a person who works hard to get things done.

In closing, I believe that I would be an excellent Member-at-Large for Division 47. I am diligent about my responsibilities and want to be an effective member of the APA Division 47 Executive Board and leader within the organization.

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As I write this preview of the 2010 Convention in San Diego, I am looking at the snow mounds from our last snow (which brings out winter total to 80 inches – more in Baltimore that any other city in the US, including those in Alaska!!!!) to melt and looking longingly at reports about Spring Training. August seems so far away but I know, as always, Convention will be upon us sooner than expected. I can confidently say that Division 47 will have an exciting program this year with a few “new wrinkles” to entice you to come to San Diego. (Although I am not sure it takes much to entice people to sunny California!)

This year’s program focuses on many varied and interesting topics. I think the Division 47 program will help advance the field of sport and exercise psychology, help the Division forge new relationships among other Divisions and provide a place to network. The complete program will be in the summer newsletter and will appear on the D47 website once it is finalized by APA. We will also distribute copies at division sponsored sessions on Thursday and Friday of the convention.

However, to get you started thinking about the convention, here are a few highlights that you can look forward to:1. Ray’s Race on Saturday morning. It will begin at the Convention Center which means no busses.2. Dr. Gloria Balague will deliver the Steven R. Heyman Memorial Keynote 3. Dr. Ray Fowler (former CEO of APA and the Ray of Ray’s Race) will receive this year’s Award for

Contributions in Public Interest.4. Dr. Sandra Hoffman from Idaho State University will deliver our second ACSM exchange lecture. 5. Dr. Michael Sachs will present his Presidential Address

We will also have a number of other excellent member-initiated sessions. A few of them include1. a workshop on ethics chaired by Dr. Jack Watson

2. a symposium on exercise and eating disorders chaired by Dr. Jennifer Carter

3. a symposium on mental health and collegiate athletes

4. a conversation hour on defining the practice of sport psychology

The Program Committee (Kimberlee Bonura, Tami Eggleston, Anthony Kontos, Elizabeth Loughren, Jessica Lutkenhouse, Steve Portenga, Troy Rieck, Christine Selby, Sherry Schweigert and Amanda Visek,) worked hard to read and evaluate the many excellent submissions. Unfortunately we were not able to include all of them due to space limitations.

Please plan to join us for the content sessions, the business meeting, and of course, the social.

The Program Committee and I invite you to join us for all of the exciting sessions on this year’s program. If you have any questions leading up to the convention, please feel free to contact me at dfinley@pgcc.edu. I hope to see you in San Diego.

Diane Finley, APA Division 47 Program Chair

2010 aPa 18th annual Convention:san diego, CaAugust 12-15, 2010

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Both the winter Council of Representatives meeting and our Division 47 Executive Committee meeting took place in Washington DC, February 19-21, in between snow storms. I had the unique challenge of attending both of these meetings at the same time. Having yet to master the ability to transcend the space-time continuum, I instead settled for taxiing back and forth across town between the meetings.

APA Convention Report. It turns out that the timing of the two meetings allowed Division 47 to use information from the Council of Representatives meeting to make some important decisions about the August Convention and the Manchester Hyatt hotel. To recap, in 2004, APA contracted to use the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego during the 2010 annual convention. In late 2008, APA learned that the owner of the Manchester Hyatt, Doug Manchester, acting as an individual citizen, contributed $125,000 to the effort to overturn the California Supreme Court ruling providing marriage equity for same-sex couples (Proposition 8). These events posed a painful dilemma for APA: Continue to use Hyatt or risk financial and conference hardships to move the meeting. After much deliberation APA decided to abide by the minimum requirements of the contract with the Hyatt. This decision ensures that APA can host the type of outstanding meeting its members expect. In addition, it presents an opportunity to use the San Diego meeting as an unprecedented platform to further communicate the science that supports marriage equity. In making this decision, APA has asked groups not to boycott the Hyatt while simultaneously respecting the rights of individuals to choose not to stay at the hotel. Members who do not want to stay at the Hyatt will have other lodging choices. APA also wants to note its support for those individuals and divisions who choose to express their support for same-sex marriage by holding and attending events at the Hyatt.

The Council of Representatives voted to hold the Convention Council meeting outside of the Hyatt and several other divisions were requesting that their programming be held at other locations. I brought this information to the Division 47 meeting. The Division 47 Executive Committee was concerned that not all of our members would feel comfortable attending programming in the Manchester Hyatt. We voted to request that all Division 47 programming be scheduled in locations other than the Hyatt Manchester, and to our relief, APA was able to grant this request. Now we hope everyone in our division (and throughout APA) will feel free to attend all of our outstanding programming!

President’s Report. President Carol Goodheart reported on several of her initiatives. She is particularly focused on advancing the practice of psychology. She has plans in motion to develop a “Wiki” (after “Wikipedia”). Her vision is for the APA website to have a Wiki section that will become the “go to” place for clinicians who need information and practice tools. More information on the Wiki will be forthcoming as it is developed. Health care reform continues to be high on her agenda. APA had put forth substantial effort to gain full mental health/substance abuse parity benefits and is continuing to push for this legislation.

Financial Report. Last year APA struggled financially and took several aggressive, though difficult, steps to balance its budget. Fortunately, those actions have resulted in a safety margin for 2009. In addition, a safety margin is projected for the end of 2010. The real estate portion of the portfolio continues to be strong and annual returns from other investments are averaging approximately 11%. Not too bad in the current economy.

Ethics Code. APA has amended its Code of Ethics to make clear that its standards can never be interpreted to justify or defend violating human rights. Following are the two ethical standards and the changes adopted. Language that is underscored was newly adopted; language in brackets and with strikethrough was deleted.

1.02, Conflicts Between Ethics and Law, Regulations, or Other Governing Legal Authority

If psychologists’ ethical responsibilities conflict with law, regulations, or other governing legal authority, psychologists clarify the nature of the conduct, make known their commitment to the Ethics Code and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict consistent with the General Principles and Ethical Standards of the Ethics Code. Under no circumstances may this standard be used to justify or defend violating human rights.

rePort By karen Cogan

CounCil oF rePresentatives meetingFebruary 19-21, 2010

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1.03, Conflicts Between Ethics and Organizational Demands

If the demands of an organization with which psychologists are affiliated or for whom they are working are in conflict with this Ethics Code, psychologists clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment to the Ethics Code, and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict consistent with the General Principles an Ethical Standards of the Ethics Code. Under no circumstances may this standard be used to justify or defend violating human rights.

Web Relaunch. APA has officially relaunched its new website. Check it out at www.apa.org.www.APAPracticeCentral.org has launched as well for practitioners.

Healthy Living Caucus. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Council, there are several caucuses or interest groups (e.g., women’s caucus, practice caucus). Thanks to Kate Hays’ efforts, we now have an informal “healthy living caucus” which is very fitting for our division. I have agreed to lead the run the last two meetings. Alas, with the snow still present on the edge of the road, I did not have any takers in DC at 7 am on Saturday morning. Hopefully in San Diego ….in the sun …along the beach…there will be more interest.

Hope to see you in August!

One of the most exciting ways to become one of the voices shaping the future of sport and exercise psychology is to work alongside professionals who are doing just that. Accordingly, we have been working to create such opportunities for students. One of these is the expansion of student involvement in Division 47’s standing committees, which are now welcoming student members. If you are interested in a role in educating people about sport and exercise psychology, developing your practice, furthering the science, and/or using sport and exercise psychology in the pubic interest, joining a committee will open doors and expand your network. Please let us know your specific interests and we will direct you to the appropriate committee.

We are also continuing to develop regional networks of Division 47 students to support each other in their professional development. If you would like to start a network in your area, please contact us and we will provide the materials you need. We have created an informational PowerPoint presentation for students to use on their own or other local campuses or at conferences in order to facilitate the process.

We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s convention in San Diego, where we are planning a number of events, including our first speed mentoring session, to take place as part of Division 47’s social on Thursday, August 12 at 5:00. You’ll be able to talk shop with a select group of professionals in the field, meet other sport and exercise psychology students, and enjoy great food; look for details on the Division 47 student listserv and at the convention. Division 47’s annual Giveaway-a-thon will take place during the convention, where you will have the chance to collaborate with professionals in offering sport psychology services to local organizations. Volunteer now and help plan a session, or sign up through the listserv later this spring. Division 47 students are also planning to assist with race-day activities for Ray’s Race, one of the biggest events at the annual convention; if you are not planning to put your feet to the pavement, come lend a hand instead—it’s fun!

Finally, in order to foster dialog and easy communication among us, a listserv for D47 students is being launched this spring; until then, please feel free to contact us directly about getting involved. See you in San Diego!

Laura DiPasquale University of North Texasdipasqualel@hotmail.com

aPa newsletter: student rePresentative Column, sPring 2010Sherry Schweighardt Temple Universitysherry@temple.edu

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Officers and Board members present for the meeting: Michael Sachs (President), Jennifer Carter (President-Elect); Ed Acevedo (Past-President); Nicki Moore (Member-at-Large); Amy Stapleton (Member-at-Large); Diane Finley (Program Chair); Randall Coeshott (Newsletter Editor); Sherry Schweighardt (Student Rep)

February 20, 2010 President Michael Sachs called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m.

Everyone introduced themselves.

Michael Sachs presented the minutes from the APA Convention that were taken by Vince Granito. Michael Sachs moved and Ed Acevedo seconded to approve the minutes as written and the motion was unanimously approved.

Committee Reports:

Education Committee Report: The Executive Committee (EC) would like the Education Committee to update the resource www.apa47.org/booksJournal.php There is currently one student member (Sarah Kohlstedt) and they would like to add more. The Education Committee would like to explore ideas for collaboration with the new Division journal.

Practice Committee Report: Two major initiatives: 1) Define sport psychology as part of delineating “Developed Practice Area”; the committee is developing a paper that they would like to submit to the new Division journal and 2) consulting with the NCAA about interpreting the rule of countable coaches. Other initiatives of the Practice Committee include collaborating with AASP. To assist with that initiative, the EC has written a “Joint Task Force: APA/AASP” paper about collaborating on common issues which will be sent to Steve Portenga by Diane Finley. The paper suggested some recommendations for AASP certification.

Public Interest Committee Report: The committee is making local contacts for the giveaway-athon at APA in San Diego. We discussed an idea of adding a student Co-

ameriCan PsyChologiCal assoCiation headquarters washington, d.C.

division 47—exerCise and sPort PsyChologyexeCutive Committee meeting minutesFebruary 20 and 21, 2010

Chair to the committee, and Nicki Moore will call Sandra Ackerman (student) to gauge her interest in becoming involved. The EC discussed how the giveaway-athon is accomplishing its initial goals, including questions such as: How can we involve students better? How can we advertise it better? Schools are often closed—what about the YMCA? Boys and Girls Club? NFL? The EC generated some ideas to increase the giveaway-athon success.

Science Committee: Ed Acevedo and Chris Janelle attended the Science Leadership Conference in December 2009 and participated in APA Advocacy. It is important for Division 47 to be represented in Advocacy training through the Science or Education Leadership Conference.

Membership Committee: The committee would like to know member needs (advantages of membership: members-only website section? Library of materials for athletes and coaches?) The upcoming journal will add a tangible benefit of membership. Membership dues will increase 2011 because of the new journal.

Fellows Committee: Ed Acevedo informed the EC that there are three new fellows: Charlie Brown, Chris Janelle, and Gershon Tenenbaum. Tom Plante has also achieved continuing fellow status (a fellow in other divisions). Congratulations to our new fellows! Fellows help the division follow APA’s guidelines for evidence-based practice, and Fellow status is a distinguished recognition particularly for academicians.

Treasurer’s Report: Vince Granito participated on speaker phone to deliver his report. He reported that we came at in- or under-budget for most line items in 2009. However, for Advertising (Newsletter) and investments interest, our income was much less in 2009 compared to 2008, leaving the Division in the red for 2009. The Division did not do too poorly considering the struggling economy. There is a question about budgeting for the Educational Leadership Conference, which APA is no longer funding for the divisions. Michael Sachs recommended continuing to budget for ELC because it is a valuable experience. Ed Acevedo asked Vince for help with ensuring that the dues increase will pay for the journal, as well as determining

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the dues structure for non-APA members, so that those changes can take place in January 2011.

Convention Program: Diane Finley reviewed programming for San Diego. She also shared the counts for attendees at programming in 2008 and 2009, which are comparable to divisions of our size. Total submissions were up this year (67 in 2010 compared to 48 in 2009) and there was an 88% acceptance rate.

ACSM lecture with Stephen Blair in 2009 introduced the division to potential collaboration for the Physical Activity Guidelines from the CDC. APA elected not to participate after fruitful discussions due to its late entry to the project. However, EC members are now collaborating with Luana Bossolo regarding YMCA initiatives. The 2010 ACSM lecture is “Exercise is Medicine” by Sandra Hoffman, M.D. Chris Carr, former Division 47 President, is the exchange lecturer for the ACSM.

Program Chair position nominees: Anthony Kontos will be the next Chair, starting at the 2010 convention.

Newsletter Editor Report:

Randall Coeshott reported that it costs about $1000 to produce each newsletter (Spring, Summer, Fall). The division’s print materials now appear in PsycExtra, an APA database. Steve Portenga has agreed to put forth his name forward for nomination as Newsletter Editor. Amy Stapleton made a motion and Nicki Moore seconded to approve Steve Portenga as Newsletter Editor starting in August 2010.

Student Representative Report: Sherry Schweighardt (Senior Student Representative) gave the report for her and Laura DiPasquale. One initiative is to identify sport psychology students and give them a role to involve them in the Division. The Student Representatives have created a database of faculty advisors and their students, and have applied for a student listserve. Sherry and Laura have developed a PowerPoint presentation outlining benefits of APA student membership that they would like to circulate.

Sport Psychology Proficiency Renewal:Michael Sachs reported that the Sport Psychology Proficiency Renewal has been submitted by Chris Carr, who did a wonderful job.

Journal update: Ed Acevedo reported that the Editor search for the journal Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is going well. The nomination process is now closed. From 22-23 nominees, there will be 6-7 finalists or applicants. The

search committee is headed by Molly Douglas-Fujimoto from APA Publications and also consists of Ed Acevedo, Robert Frank (APA Journals Appointment), Kirsten Peterson, Mary Fry, Karen Cogan, and Michael Sachs. Ed is excited by the caliber of the applicants. Applicants will be asked to write a vision statement for the journal and will then be interviewed. The EC will be asked to approve the final candidate at a later date but the Editor will have editorial control. The goal is to have an editor in place by the convention in August.

Council Report:Karen Cogan, Council Representative, presented an update from Council. The core values were passed by APA. They have re-launched the APA website. APA President Carol Goodheart is advancing the website as the go-to place for psychological resources: “wiki”. The APA has improved its financial standings in 2009.

Michael Sachs adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

February 21, 2010 Voting Rights:Michael Sachs brought up voting rights for EC members, including the Student Representative (who currently does not have voting rights) and the Chair of the Running Psychologists section (who does have voting rights). Ed Acevedo suggested contacting APA to discuss this unique issue. Michael Sachs will contact Keith Cooke. Sherry Schweighardt will follow up with other student representatives to determine how voting rights are determined in their divisions. Ed Acevedo made a motion to bring the Junior Student Representative to the Mid-Winter meeting.

Running Psychologists (RP) Section update:Cindy Seares-Monica reported that the theme of the 2010 race is “California Dreaming”. In 2009 there was a net loss of $257.39 and in 2008 there was a net loss of over $1600. Last year’s busses cost $950 and Cindy was not satisfied with the quality of awards. The San Diego Track Club, a non-profit group, will be running the 2010 race, charging only $500 for all of the legwork of setting up the race, and the EC agreed with the plan of mentioning the San Diego Track Club as a sponsor. There will be a pre-race pasta dinner on 8-13-10. Cindy will be organizing group runs at 7:00 the mornings before the race, and Ed Acevedo offered to lead those runs. Nicki Moore asked about ways to promote Division 47 better throughout the race and the EC suggested having a link to the website and instructions for joining the Division on Active.com.

Position Paper update:Michael Sachs has written a position paper with Jessica Lutkenhouse about employment opportunities in the

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field. Ideally the final draft will be completed by June, to be approved by the EC and publicized on the website.

New Business

Membership Proposal:Michael Sachs reported on the Proposal from the Membership Committee (chaired by Chris Selby) to offer Division membership to non-APA members. Amy Stapleton commented that this proposal would allow easier collaboration (with AASP, for example). Sherry Schweighardt stated that, especially for sport science students, this proposal would make the Division more attractive. This proposal would make it more feasible to join both AASP and APA. Ed Acevedo commented that APA emphasizes professional ethics and the EC needs to be sure to educate non-APA members about the ethical standards of Divisional membership.

Division Dues:Ed Acevedo proposed no dues increase because of an expected increase next year with the addition of the Division journal. The dues for non-APA members may be relatively higher with the addition of a journal since they are not paying APA dues. Sherry Schweighardt suggested that there needs to be a low-cost student option. For professionals, there is not a no-journal option if they are Division members. Ed Acevedo will talk to APA Publications about options for student members. Ed moved that the Division will keep the existing dues structure and add $15 for the Journal in 2011.

Michael Sachs adjourned the meeting at 11:52 a.m.

Complete minutes available from the Secretary/Treasurer at the address provided on the last page of the newsletter.

While writing this review, I received an email with a link to a New York Times’ story about a bench clearing incident during a women’s Division I basketball game in Texas after one of the players punched another, breaking the second player’s nose. Incidents such as this are so commonplace that it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that athletes as a group are more prone to anger and violence than the general population. After reading Anger Management in Sport, it is clear that author Mitch Abrams would strongly discourage this way of thinking.

Dr. Abrams initially focuses on topics such as defining aggression and violence, reviews of behavioral modification concepts, research on anger and violence in sports, the assessment of anger in sport, the importance of understanding the athletic culture, mental illness and violence, and the interaction of drugs and violence, including so-called performance enhancing drugs. While the general topics are standard fare for a book focusing on a specific sport psychology concept, Dr. Abrams adds constant reminders that we do not have definitive answers to support the popular notion that athletes as a group are likely to be more angry and violent than the general population. He devotes a lot of attention to examining statistics and challenging these myths. He argues instead that an individual, versus group, explanation for anger and acts of violence is much more useful.

The first two-thirds of the book act to put the last third in context. In the first of these last three chapters, Dr. Abrams details anger management intervention strategies for individuals as well as groups of athletes. He notes that anger, like any emotion, can be used to enhance performance but that uncontrolled anger often has a detrimental effect. He includes a wide variety of interventions such as accurate labeling of emotions, imagery, cognitive restructuring, and trigger recognition to help athletes manage their anger. Next, he reviews current systemic approaches to curtailing violence in sports such as the NFL’s Play It Smart program and the CHAMPS Life Skills program. Finally, he ends the book by discussing the prevention of sexual violence and discusses the details of a dating violence prevention program.

In summary, Anger Management in Sport is a timely book that looks at the problem of anger and violence in sport from a holistic perspective. Author Mitch Abrams cites many dramatic incidents of violence in sport but challenges the notion that athletes are more violent than the general population. Finally, he discusses anger management interventions from an individual, group, and systemic perspective and details a dating violence prevention program. Overall, I think this book will challenge the reader to consider his or her own biases regarding violence in athletics and will be a welcome addition to any practitioner’s library.

anger management in sPort

understanding and Controlling violenCe in athletesReviewed By James C. Moncier, III, Ph.D.Copyright 2010 by Mitch Abrams, Human Kinetics ($49.00, 282 pp.).Reviewed by Jim Moncier, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville Campus.

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APA Division 47: Exercise and Sport Psychology

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the 32nd annual running PsyChologists aPa ray’s raCe 5 k run and walk

California Dreamin’San Diego, California.

Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:00 AM

Sponsors: American Psychological Association; APA Insurance Trust; Blackwell Publishing, Pearson Assessments; Worth Publishers; International Association of Applied Psychology; Psi Chi; APAGS; Divisions 47, 19, 20

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Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL Registration fee includes race entry; t-shirt, refreshments, awards & raffle entry. Prizes will be awarded to top 3 overall winners in 5K for runners and walkers, age group awards, and special categories (Division 47, Exhibitor, PsiChi, and APAGS). Pre-Registration: Regular entry: $25; Students or Division 47 members, $20. Convention site registration, $30.On-site registration will be available at the APA Division Services booth in the Convention Center on Thursday, August 12th, and Friday August 13th until 5 pm. Race t-shirts and race numbers can be picked up at Division Services. Check here if you are interested in pre-race pasta dinner on Friday, August 13th . _____

WAIVER: I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Running Psychologists, Division 47 and the American Psychological Association, the City of San Diego, and the San Diego Track Club, subcontrac-tors, sponsors, and volunteers, and their respective representatives and successors, from any and all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the APA 5k Ray’s Race and Walk event on Saturday, August 14, 2010 in San Diego, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures and recording or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM ENTERING THIS EVENT AT MY OWN RISK

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• Pre-registration is strongly recommended. T-shirts guaranteed only to pre-registrants.

Pre-registration must be received by 8/7/10. Make checks payable to Running Psychologists. Circle Amount Enclosed: Mail: $25.00 Division 47 Members or Students: $20.00 Convention Site Registration $30.00 Send to: Sy Gross, Ph.D., Treasurer, Running Psychologists; 1941 Drew Ave. South, Mpls, MN 55416Questions? Email: Lucinda Seares-Monica, Psy.D, psydmd@optonline.net, or Sy Gross, Ph.D at sy_gross@msn.com. Registration may also be done online at Active.com.

Special Thanks to the San Diego Track Club

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Drs. Ron Thompson and Roberta Sherman have put forward a very useful resource for researchers, practitioners and coaches alike. Eating Disorders in Sport deals with the complex biological and psychosocial aspects of eating disorders within a sport context. The authors have drawn on years of relevant clinical experience with this population to create a book that covers the scope and nature of the disorders. From the beginning, the authors offer clear definitions and an appropriate ecological perspective of eating disorder development and treatment, highlighting the physiological, social, and societal factors that may be at play. Tying this into a sport context, a variety of athlete types are clearly delineated and discussed in relation to eating disorder onset. Throughout the book, the authors clearly indicate that sport itself is not a risk factor in the development of eating disorders, but rather highlight factors within the sport culture that may be problematic.

A variety of professionals would find this book useful for multiple reasons. First, for practitioners this text is an excellent way to draw on the author’s many years of pertinent experience in relation to the identification, diagnoses and treatment of eating disorders. Second, vignettes are interwoven throughout the chapters that illustrate relevant cases. In addition, practitioners may benefit from the authors speculations on the future of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in this area. Researchers may also find the literature reviews useful in conceptualizing their own research projects. Lastly, sport coaches may find this book valuable not only in clarifying the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, but also understanding the role that the coach may play in the development and treatment of athletes suffering from such a disorder. Together, this book is an excellent resource that belongs of the shelves of a variety of professionals.

reviewed By ChristoPher stanley, Ph.d.eating disorder in sPortBy Drs. Ron Thompson and Roberta Sherman,

Each year, a student co-representative who is a student-affiliate of Division 47, is selected to serve the division and be a .liaison to the Executive Committee. For this position, the student-affiliate shall:

1. Attend the executive and business meetings of the division during the annual APA Convention, and if feasible, attend the mid-year meeting. He/she will provide a student-affiliate report regardless of whether he/she can attend the meetings.2. Write a column in the spring and fall issues of the division's newsletter.3. Assist the President in the selection of the new student-affiliate.4. Work with the program chair to plan a student meeting and/or student-affiliate sponsored presentation at the annual convention.5. Act as a liaison between student members and the Executive Committee on ideas, problems, concerns and suggestions.6. Sit on committees of the division and/or assist the committee chairperson in the selection of a student for the committee.7. Perform any other job agreed upon by the division President and/or Executive Committee.

For those student-affiliates who are interested in applying, please send

(a) 1-2 page statement of interest in the position and

(b) a current vita to Dr. Jennifer Carter,Division 47 President-Elect (see back of newsletter for mailing address). Dr. Carter, in consultation with the current co-student representatives, will select the new student corepresentative. Announcement of the new student representative will be made at the APA Convention.

oPen Call For division 47 student rePresentative nominations

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Announcements

The American Board of Sport Psychology is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Summer Intern/Fellowship in Evidence-Based Applied Sport Psychology in New York City. If interested contact rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org or visit www.americanboardofsportpsychology.org.

Workshops 11th Annual Sport Psychology Professional Training Workshop

"Developing Your Knowledge, Skills, and Practice in Sport Psychology", an intensive workshop, will be conducted by the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology, June 25-26, 2010 Friday and Saturday, at the Hampton Inn, Middleburg Hts., OH, a suburb of Cleveland. Psychologists can earn thirteen APA recognized C.E.U.’s. The workshop will be conducted by Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D., author of Developing Sport Psychology Within Your Clinical Practice. Burt Giges, M.D., past president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology will be the Principal Guest Presenter. For additional information check the center’s website www.SportsPsych.org or contact Dr. Lesyk at (216) 575-6175 or jjlesyk@SportPsych.org.

Books Springer Publishing announces the publication of the Handbook of Integrative Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine: Perspectives, Practices and Research (Springer Publishing). Edited by Dr. Roland A. Carlstedt with a chapter contribute by Dr. Mark Anshel on Exercise Psychology.

ProFessional news

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Division 47 ExEcutivE committEE

PresidentMichael L. Sachs, Ph.D. Dept. of Kinesiology, 048-00 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 Ph: 215-204-8718 Fax 215-204-4414 e-mail: msachs@temple.edu

Secretary/TreasurerVincent Granito, Ph.D. Lorain Co. Community College 1005 Abbe Road North Elyria, Ohio 44035 Ph: 440-366-4707 e-mail: vgranito@lorainccc.edu

Council RepresentativeKaren Cogan, Ph.D. Counseling & Testing Service 1155 Union Circle #310968 Denton TX 76203 Ph: 940-565-4798 e-mail: karen.cogan@unt.edu

Division 47 Program ChairDiane Finley, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Prince George's Community College 301 Largo Road Largo MD 20774 Ph: 301- 322-0869 e-mail: dfinley@pgcc.edu

Past-President Ed Acevedo, Ph.D. Health and Human Performance Oliver Hall Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond VA 23284 e-mail: eoacevedo@vcu.edu

Members at LargeNicki Moore, Ph.D. University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics 180 West Brooks Norman, OK 73019 Ph: 405-325-3138 e-mail: nmoore@ou.edu

Student RepresentativesSherry Schweighardt Pearson Hall, Room 012 1800 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 Ph: 215-204-8707 e-mail: sherry@temple.edu

President, Running PsychologistsLucinda Seares-Monica, Psy. D. 90 West Main St. Freehold, NJ 07728 Ph: 732-431-1869 Fax: 732-308-9847 e-mail: psydmd@optonline.netPresident-Elect

Jennifer E. Carter, Ph.D. The Center for Balanced Living 445 E. Granville Road Worthington, OH 43085 Ph: 614-366-7592 Fax: 614-293-9549 e-mail: jennifer.carter2@osumc.edu

Amy Stapleton, Ph.D. University of Oregon Department of Athletics 2727 Leo Harris Parkway Eugene, Oregon Phone 541-346-4851 e-mail: drstapes@uoregon.edu

Laura DiPasquale, M.Ed. University of North Texas P.O. Box 311280 Denton, TX 76203 Phone 940-369-7767 e-mail: lauradipasquale@my.unt.edu

Newsletter EditorRandall W. Coeshott SFVA Medical Center 4150 Clement Street, 116p San Francisco, CA 94121 Ph: 415-221-4810 Fax: 415-750-6662 e-mail: randall.coeshott@va.gov

Deadline for submission of materials for the Spring 2010 issue is October 1, 2010. Please send all items to: Randall W. Coeshott, Ph.D. San Francisco Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, Mail Stop 116p, San Francisco, CA 94121. You can also e-mail Dr. Coeshott at randall.coeshott@va.gov