'Get to know your Managing Council' is a new monthly series to highlight the individuals that make up our managing council here at the CSPA, so our members can get to know them and the work they do in our communities. Kyle's Roles: Regional Representative Prairies, PhD(c),  Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Sport Science Canada High Performance Practitioner Experience: 10+ years We caught up with Kyle to find out more about him and the work his does, here's what we learned ... Tell us about the work you do. I am currently a mental performance consultant with t ..read more

The 2024 CSPA AGM is on Tuesday, November 12th - 3:00 PM (PST) | 6:00 PM (EST). Registration is required for this event.   Take a moment to register here   When: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 @ 3 pm (PDT) | 6 pm (EDT) Where: Zoom Key Issues: CMPC Certification, Professional Standard Updates, Governance   Five great reasons to attend the 2024 AGM 1. Get to know your profession. 2. Get to know the resources available to you through CSPA. 3. Get better acquainted with your Canadian MPC network. 4. Get the most up-to-date info on CMPC certification. 5. Learn about op ..read more

'Spotlight' is a monthly series from the CSPA EDIA committee to highlight various members or people in our community who are showing a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Alayne Hing, M.Sc. ~ Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Senior HP Certified Alayne Hing (she/her) is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and founder of Elite Edge. She is a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), and is the Canadian Representative for the European Network of Young Specialists in Sport ..read more

Enhance Student-Athlete Performance and Well-being with CMPCs Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10am PT/1pm ET We are thrilled to invite you to a fireside chat hosted by the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA). This event is designed specifically for Athletic Directors and Inter-collegiate coaches across Canada who are dedicated to advancing their student-athletes' mental performance and well-being. We will highlight the role of the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and the importance of their support.   Why CMPC Certification Matters The CMPC credential is the only accred ..read more

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Mentorship Webinar - How to find a balance between too much, or not enough feedback for mentees Monday June 24th, 2024 4:00pm PST//7:00pm EST The Mentorship Committee invites our mentors to join on June 24th at 7:00pm ET /4:00pm PT, where we will explore “How to find a balance between too much, or not enough feedback for mentees” through the lens of Laura G. Farres (PhD, ChPC, RCC, CMPC), Simon Taylor (CMPC) and Matthew Bain (MEd., MA, R.Psych).   This webinar explores using feedback effectively in mentorship through the lens of self-determination theory (SDT). Facilitators will discu ..read more

Classification: An Integrated Approach Friday June 14th, 2024 12-2pm PST//3:00-5pm EST The EDIA committee invites you to join the conversation on June 14th, where we will explore the para-athlete classification process through the lens of four members of Canada's National Wheelchair Rugby Team: CMPC® Dr. Sommer Christie, Head Coach Patrick Côté, Athletic Therapist Marnie McRoberts and Paralympian Shayne Smith.   This webinar is based on their lived experiences of the classification process within the sport of wheelchair rugby. It will cover what classification is, the para-athlete exp ..read more

'Spotlight' is a monthly series from the CSPA EDIA committee to highlight various members or people in our community who are showing a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Role: Manager, Safe Sport Description of role: Working to make sport safe, welcoming, accessible, and fun in British Columbia. When we caught up with Andrea to find out more about her and the work she does, here's what we learned ... What are you up to now? There are two major parts of my work: (1) Helping people create positive sports environments and (2) Working towards the creation of an indepe ..read more

A CMPC Study Group will be commencing Wednesday April 10th at 8:30 am PT (11:30 am ET) for 90 minutes. The Study group will meet weekly for 8 weeks (ending May 29th) and will assist in the preparation for the English CMPC exam. Here is the zoom link for the study group: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86787388383 There will be a second CMPC Study Group to follow June 10 - July 31. Details about the session times and zoom link to follow. Please email Sharleen at sdhoar@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thanks and looking forward to studying with you! Un cercle d’études CMPC débutera le mercred ..read more

Submitting a Successful CMPC Application Monday April 29th, 2024 11am-12 pm PT/2-3pm ET This webinar will review the application process for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant credential. The procedure and content that is required will be reviewed so that your application is successful. You will learn from members who sit on the Certification Council application review committee so that you have the most up to date information. Specially, the application segments related to degree requirement, academic requirements, and mentorship will be reviewed. You will have the opportunity to ..read more