OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, WELL-BEING, AND GROWTH
CANADIAN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Certified Mental Performance Consultant®
Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public at large that a certified individual has met the highest standards of professional practice, including completing a combination of educational and work requirements, successfully passing a certification exam, agreeing to adhere to ethical principles and standards, and committing to ongoing professional development. These individuals have obtained objective validation of their expertise in helping clients develop and use mental, life, and self-regulatory skills to optimize performance, involvement, enjoyment, and/or personal development in sport or other domains (e.g., performing arts, military).
How to become
Benefits of Certification
While the CMPC designation signifies the highest standard of education and training in the psychological aspects of sport science, it does not designate the individual as a “sport psychologist.” Requirements for providing psychological services are determined by individual state, provincial, and/or territorial licensing boards.
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Promotes quality
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Provides a quality service to the public
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Increase consulting opportunities for CMPCs
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Certification
A Certified Mental Performance Consultant® is an individual with a master’s or doctoral degree in sport science, psychology, or a clearly related field who has met specific course requirements and has completed an extensive, mentored applied experience.
The CMPC® certification program is nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
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In October 2021, CSPA-ACPS entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) to certify mental performance consultants, including those who are existing who wish to be professional members of CSPA-ACPS.
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Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public at large that a certified individual has met the highest standards of professional practice, including completing a combination of educational and work requirements, successfully passing a certification exam, agreeing to adhere to ethical principles and standards, and committing to ongoing professional development.
How to become