Welcome to Asian South-Pacific Association of Sport Psychology

Asian South-Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP)

Professional Statement

Established in Singapore in 1989, ASPASP is the only professional sport psychology organization in the Asian and South-Pacific region. Our mission is to promote and facilitate the development of sport and exercise psychology throughout the Asian South-Pacific region. ASPASP has 25 member countries and regions so far and hosts general congress every 4 years, that includes annual regional sport and exercise psychology congresses, seminars, workshops, and mentor-mentee programs. ASPASP also publishes a journal, research papers, and textbooks in the domain of sport and exercise psychology. ASPASP cooperates with many international and domestic organizations and bodies who are interested in sport and exercise psychology. The role of ASPASP is to lead the development of sport and exercise psychology in Asian and South-Pacific countries.

Call for Atsushi Fujita Scholarship Applications

About

To honor Professor Atsushi Fujita, Founding President of the Asian-South Pacifica Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP), ASPASP will support TWO (2) outstanding sport/exercise psychology/motor learning research students from the Asian-South Pacific region to attend the 2026 ASPASP Internation Congress in Bangkok, Thailand

Grab this opportunity by 18th Jun 2026

Applicants should submit a 500 word (maximum) statement addressing the selection criteria for the scholarship listed below, and a 300 word (maximum) supporting statement from research supervisor. The applications should be submitted by 18th Jun 2026 (23.00pm) to the general secretary, Associate Professor Dr Garry Kuan at garry@usm.my.

(a) have been enrolled in a research degree within the ASPASP region at some time within the 12 months preceding the congress.

(b) submit a presentation to the Congress.

Nominations will be judged against the following criteria:

(a) originality of the research in term of conceptualization (research question, theory) and operationalization (methods).

(b) conduct of the research in terms of data collection in the light of research demands, including participant recruitment, administration of the procedure, and analysis of the data.

(c) publications and presentations related to the research by the students.​

(a) nominations will be considered against the criteria by a panel of experts with substantial research supervision experience.

(b) members of the panel will be invited by ASPASP Managing council.

(c) decisions made by the panel will be final.  

Upcoming Event

10th ASPASP International Congress

Bangkok, Thailand | June 24-27, 2026

Call for Nominations: ASPASP Managing Council (2026–2030)

We are seeking nominations for the 2026–2030 Managing Council:

  • President (1)
  • Vice-Presidents (3)
  • Secretary General (1)
  • Treasurer (1)
  • Elected Members (7)

DID YOU KNOW

We provide mentoring services to countries and national organisations that are keen to learn more about sport and exercise psychology. Our academics, researchers, and professionals are well equipped with years of knowledge and can assist you in meeting your development goals. Get in touch with us to see how we can assist you.

ISSP Distinguished International Sport Psychologist Award Winners

Prof. Li-wei ZHANG

Prof. Zhang says:
Many thanks to ISSP. Standing alongside the pioneering luminaries who have previously received this distinction,l am both profoundly humbled and deeply honored. The journey of trying best for my own goals makes me feel excited and meaningful. The journey to help others achieve their dreams makes me feel happier.

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