AASP Student Membership Mission & Goals

Student Mission Statement

It is our belief that students are the lifeblood of AASP and as such we play a pivotal role in the growth, creativity, vitality, and success of the organization both now and in the future. The student mission of AASP is (a) to learn about the field of sport and performance psychology from the veteran professionals within the organization, (b) to work with other students and professionals to create a positive and recognizable reputation for the organization through increasing knowledge in the literature and offering constructive services for athletes and performers, (c) to continue to improve the organization from the inside out through student-based and run initiatives that promote AASP, relay information to the general population about sport and performance psychology, and help increase and retain members by offering networking opportunities for both business and social outlets, and (d) to continue to increase the diversity within the organization and continue to learn about how cultural and social differences affect sport and performance. As student members of the organization graduate and become professional members of AASP, the organization will continue to thrive and improve the public’s awareness of sport and performance psychology and its positive outcomes for all levels of athletes and other performers.

Student Goals

  • To promote a positive image of AASP to athletes, performers, and the general public through publishing scientifically based literature, providing applied services, and offering educational presentations and information about sport and performance psychology.
  • To recruit and retain new professional and student members to increase the pool from which AASP members can learn and network.
  • To learn the inner workings of the organization in order to step into leadership positions from student representative positions, special interest group members, and later professional leadership positions within AASP.
  • To continue establishing new student initiatives that will better the organization as a whole and to work with and enhance the current student initiatives.
  • To learn and continue to absorb knowledge from professionals and other student members’ experiences through networking with fellow members and consistent attendance at regional and national conferences.
  • To enhance the integration of psychology and kinesiology within the field through networking and joining forces in working on projects to promote the field of sport and performance psychology as well as AASP as an organization.

Specific Goals for 2011-2012

We represent the student membership of AASP and we want to hear your voice! The following are our primary objectives for the year:

  1. Strengthen Communication Among the Student Members and the Student Leadership
    • Explore new methods of communication
    • Continue to promote social media
    • Increase accessibility to the Student Representatives
  2. Strengthen & Re-evaluate Initiatives
    • With “What serves YOU best?” in mind, student leadership will continue to monitor the success of current initiatives as well as consider alternatives and new initiatives to best serve the students of AASP
  3. Promote the Profession
    •  Exploring outreach in universities and different community organizations wherever AASP student members reside.
    • Work with the student development committee to provide students with the resources they need to succeed in the profession.
    • Continue to Promote CC-AASP and the organization as a gold standard.