The Sport and Exercise Psychology program in the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at West Virginia University was recognized with the Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Exercise and Sport Psychology award by Division 47 of the American Psychological Association.
Every three years, the APA awards a sport psychologist or training program that over time has consistently provided significant contributions to education and training in exercise and sport psychology. The award will be presented at the 2013 APA Convention, in Honolulu, HI from July 31 to August 4.
“As one of the oldest sport and exercise psychology programs in the United States, the SEP program at West Virginia University has created a strong reputation for turning out excellent researchers and practitioners in both sport and exercise psychology,” said Jack Watson , professor and chair of the Department of Sport Sciences at CPASS.
“The program has always striven to be at the forefront of the field with regard to the programming that we offer and the opportunities available to students. Faculty continues to stay abreast of current developments in the field with the goal of maintaining a cutting edge approach. It is because of these contributions to the field of exercise and sport psychology that I believe the SEP program at WVU has received the 2013 Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training Award,” said Watson.
To learn more about the APA award and ceremony, visit www.apa.org.