Refers to a professional organization founded in 1986. Its main mission is to promote the development of psychological theory and its applications in sport, exercise, and health psychology. The organization’s main publication is the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. See also sport and exercise psychology.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (AAASP): “The Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) is largely involved with performing and sharing research relating to sport and performance.”