NASPSPA 2026

The NASPSPA 2026 Annual Conference is in Montréal, Québec from June 18-20, 2026

NASPSPA 2026

The NASPSPA 2026 Annual Conference is in Montréal, Québec from June 18-20, 2026

NASPSPA 2025 Award Winners

NASPSPA gives awards to scholars in recognition of contributions to research areas represented within NASPSPA and in recognition of significant contributions to the development and growth of NASPSPA. NASPSPA also provides awards to students in recognition of meritorious research, to support proposed research, and to encourage international research experiences. Please see the NASPSPA policy manual to view purpose, eligibility, nature, method of selection, criteria for selection, and additional guidelines for each award.

Dr. Nikos Ntoumanis
Dr. Nikos NtoumanisDistinguished ScholarAward
University of Southern Denmark
and Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change (DRIVEN)

Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Awards

Christine Habeeb, Sarah Stephen, & Robert Eklund
Christine Habeeb, Sarah Stephen, & Robert EklundExcellence in Research Award
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Andrew Cooke
Andrew CookeExcellence in Reviewing Award

Journal of Motor Learning and Development Awards

Maeghan James, John Cairney, Nikoleta Odorico, Tracia Finlay-Watson, & Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos
Maeghan James, John Cairney, Nikoleta Odorico, Tracia Finlay-Watson, & Kelly Arbour-NicitopoulosExcellence in Research Award
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Ryan Burns
Ryan BurnsExcellence in Reviewing Award

Outstanding Student Paper Award 2024

Roxy Helliker O’Rourke
Roxy Helliker O’RourkeOutstanding Student Paper Award (SEP)
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Maegan Parrish
Maegan ParrishOutstanding Student Paper Award (SEP)
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Joshua Springer
Joshua SpringerOutstanding Student Paper Award (MLC)
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Ozgur Altintas
Ozgur AltintasOutstanding Student Paper Award (MD)
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Graduate Student Research Grants 2024

Ozgur Altintas

Kathryn Riis

Emma McCabe

Jesse Hansen

Lin-Hsiang Kang

Yeon-Joo Kang

Yeongjun(YJ) Seo

Official Journals

The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (JSEP) is an official journal and the Journal of Motor Learning and Development (JMLD) an affiliated journal of NASPSPA. We encourage members to consider submitting their best work to these journals. Click on the flip boxes below to access these journals for free.

JSEP

JSEP is a bimonthly peer-reviewed publication that stimulates and communicates research theory in all areas of sport and exercise psychology with an emphasis on advancing our understanding of human behavior as it relates to sport and exercise. Founded in 1979, JSEP’s current Impact Factor is 2.4 and CiteScore is 3.2. JSEP also publishes the NASPSPA Conference abstracts. There are no charges to submit or publish in JSEP; however, open- (CC BY) or free-access publication is available for a fee. NASPSPA members whose work is accepted for publication in the journal receive a 50% discount on free-access publication fees.

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JMLD

JMLD is a triannual peer-reviewed publication that advances the understanding of movement skill acquisition and expression across the lifespan. JMLD provides a platform for theoretical, translational, applied, and innovative research related to factors that influence the learning or relearning of skills in individuals with various movement-relevant abilities and disabilities. Founded in 2013, JMLD’s current Impact Factor is 1.3 and CiteScore is 2.1. There are no charges to submit or publish in JMLD; however, open- (CC BY) or free-access publication is available for a fee. NASPSPA members whose work is accepted for publication in the journal receive a 50% discount on free-access publication fees.

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