NASPSPA 2025

The NASPSPA 2025 Annual Conference is in South Lake Tahoe, California from June 3-5, 2025

NASPSPA 2025

The NASPSPA 2025 Annual Conference is in South Lake Tahoe, California from June 3-5, 2025

NASPSPA 2024 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. Dan GouldDistinguished Scholar Award

Michigan State University

Dr. Erica BennettEarly Career Distinguished Scholar Award

University of British Columbia

Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Awards

Sung Hyeon Cheon, Johnmarshall Reeves, & Herbert W. MarshExcellence in Research Award

Autonomy-Supportive Teaching Enhances Prosocial and Reduces Antisocial Behavior via Classroom Climate and Psychological Needs: A Multilevel Randomized Control Intervention

Johan Yau-yin NGExcellence in Reviewing Award

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Journal of Motor Learning and Development Awards

James Brown, Alex Chatburn, David L. Wright, & Maarten A. ImminkExcellence in Research Award

A Single Session of Mindfulness Meditation Expedites Immediate Motor Memory Consolidation to Improve Wakeful Offline Learning

Thelma HornExcellence in Reviewing Award

Miami University of Ohio

Outstanding Student Paper Award 2024

Katarina HuellemannOutstanding Student Paper Award (SEP)

“Testing a model of self-compassion as a motivational strategy for women’s physical activity.”

Yeong-Jun (YJ) SeoOutstanding Student Paper Award (SEP)

“Exploring athletic and exercise identities in the South Korean context: A confirmatory factor analysis approach.”

Emily R. TobinOutstanding Student Paper Award (MLC)

“Functional and Free-water Imaging in Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Disorder and Parkinson’s Disease.”

Conner MeldrimOutstanding Student Paper Award (MD)

“The effects of a 4-week SKIP program on young children’s fundamental movement skills.”

Graduate Student Research Grants 2024

Elham AlijanpourGraduate Student Research Grant

The energetics and stability of preferred gait speed in young and older adults

Ling BieseckerGraduate Student Research Grant

Physical activity and mental health among women transitioning into college

Josh SpringerGraduate Student Research Grant

Effect of motor, cognitive, and combined fatigue on motor performance and learning in a simulated combat environment

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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