International Society of Sport Psychology

International Society of Sport Psychology
Formation1965
Robert Schinke
Ambassador
Chris Harwood[1]
Managing Council
Alessandro Quartiroli[2]
Websiteissponline.org

The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) is an international, multidisciplinary organization of researchers, psychologists, educators, coaches, administrators, and national organizations in sport and exercise psychology.[3][4] The organization was founded in 1965. ISSP promotes research, practice, and development of sport and exercise psychology.[5]

Journals

  • International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Presidents

  • 1965–1973: Ferruccio Antonelli
  • 1973–1985: Miroslav Vanek
  • 1985–1993: Robert N. Singer
  • 1993–1994: Dennis Glencross
  • 1994–1997: Atsushi Fujita
  • 1997–2001: Gershon Tenembaum
  • 2001–2005: Keith Henschen
  • 2005–2009: Dieter Hackfort
  • 2009–2013: Sidónio Serpa
  • 2013–2017: Gangyan Si
  • 2017– Robert Schinke[6]

References

  1. ^ "Mind The Gap 2025: Empowering Sport Psychologists through Ethical Practice and Innovation". thebridge.in. March 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Skarp, Jackson; Geiser, Paige (15 October 2024). "Humans of UWL: Alessandro Quartiroli". The Racquet Press. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  3. ^ "ICSS' Save the Dream celebrates women in sport at GCC Games". Gulf Times. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  4. ^ "International Society of the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity". APA Dictionary of Psychology. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  5. ^ Weinberg, Robert S.; Gould, Daniel. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-7182-1656-3.
  6. ^ "Benefits of Mental Performance Training with Dr. Robert Schinke". Human Kinetics. Retrieved 8 January 2026.