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Purpose and Goals

Welcome to Division 47, Exercise and Sport Psychology, founded in 1986. Division 47 represents an exciting and quickly developing specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences. Through the Division, scientists and practitioners with a common interest have the opportunity to interact and to further their personal and professional capabilities. Research interests of Division members include motivation to persist and achieve; psychological considerations in sport injury and rehabilitation; counseling techniques with athletes; assessing talent; exercise adherence and well-being; self-perceptions related to achieving; expertise in sport; youth sport; and performance enhancement and self-regulation techniques. The Division furthers the scientific, educational, and clinical foundations of exercise and sport psychology.