Journals
For those who want to learn more about the field in their own time, I have comprised a variety of recommended resources related to the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology. This page includes books, academic journals, podcasts, and documentaries that I think may be of interest to people. Please note that these resources have been chosen because of my own experience, and I am not compensated by any of the authors. If you have any questions about the selection of resources, or have any recommendations you want to share, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Sport Psychology In Action
The Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA) aims to provide psychology practitioners involved in the sport industry with sound information that is immediately applicable to their work. It provides sport psychologists with useful and sensible informed guidance that will make a difference in the way they practice.
The Sport Psychologist
The Sport Psychologist (TSP) focuses on applied research and its application in providing psychological services to coaches and athletes. Designed for educational and clinical psychologists, a special emphasis of the journal is on the delivery of psychological services to practitioners such as athletes and coaches. The journal is also intended for practitioners such as coaches who have training and interest in sport psychology.
Journal Of A Sport Psychology
The Journal of Applied Sport Psychology (JASP) is a refereed journal designed to significantly advance thought, theory, and research on applied aspects of sport and exercise psychology. JASP provides a forum for individuals who are interested in research and theory development and in the application of psychological principles in sport and exercise.
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (JSEP) publishes peer-reviewed research articles by leading world scholars that explore the interactions between psychology and exercise and sport performance, contemporary issues in the field, current research on sport and exercise psychology, and book reviews. JSEP emphasizes original research reports that advance our understanding of human behaviour as it relates to sport and exercise.
Sociology Of Sport Journal
The Sociology of Sport Journal (SSJ) aims to create, stimulate, and communicate research, critical thought, and theory development on issues pertaining to the sociology of sport. The journal publishes peer-reviewed empirical and theoretical papers; book reviews; and critical essays. Topics of interest in the SSJ include sport and physical culture as related to race, class, gender, sexuality, popular media, political economy, globalization, youth culture, and other sociological relevant topics.
Psychology Of Sport & Exercise
Psychology of Sport and Exercise is an international forum for scholarly reports in the psychology of sport and exercise, broadly defined. Types of articles found in this journal include high quality empirical research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, commentaries concerning already published papers in the field of sport and exercise psychology, and reports of professional practice.
International Journal Of Sport And Exercise Psychology
The International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (IJSEP) aims to promote understanding of sport psychology research and practice around the world, enhance theoretical and practical knowledge in these fields and promote high-quality scientific and applied work in sport and exercise psychology. Sections in the journal are devoted to areas including group dynamics, moral and ethical issues, social aspects in sport and exercise, and biological aspects of behaviour.
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (SEPP) is the official publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology). Divided into three sections (Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology), this journal is committed to publishing evidence that supports the application of psychological principles to facilitate peak sport performance, enhance physical activity participation, and achieve optimal human performance. Published papers include experimental studies, correlational studies, evaluation studies, qualitative research, historical papers, critical reviews, case studies, brief reports, critical evaluations of policies and procedures, and position statements.