OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, WELL-BEING, AND GROWTH
CANADIAN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION
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Student members are students or young professionals who have an interest in applied sport psychology and who may be training towards achieving the membership requirements with the CSPA.
Apprentice Members are early career professionals who have completed formal academic training but have not fully completed the supervised practice hours required for CMPC®.
*A student can maintain student membership up to 1-year post graduation. Afterwards, your membership will be transferred into an apprentice membership.
Join the Huddle!
Just like the athletes we hope to one day work with, who huddle up to discuss strategy, create game plans, and support one another, CSPA student members can do the same at a quarterly virtual hangout, connecting, sharing, and growing together with fellow student members.
Platform:
Zoom
Duration:
90 mins
Frequency:
Quarterly
Community of Practice
May 20th, 2026
August 19th, 2026
September 11th, 2026
CSPA University Campus Tour
Early outreach at the undergraduate level is essential to help students make informed decisions about their graduate training and professional pathways.
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Student members can apply to co-deliver a campus presentation at your local university!
Interested in Hosting a Campus Tour Presentation?
Context:
In 2025, the CSPA Student Committee launched a national campus tour to bring applied sport psychology directly to campuses across Canada. Through co-delivered presentations by student and professional members, the tour offers undergraduate students an inside look at educational pathways and possible careers in mental performance consulting.
What to Expect
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Deliver a 30- or 60-minute presentation to an undergraduate class.
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You are provided with a slide deck and presentation guidelines in advance.
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Submit a brief summary of your experience after your presentation
What You’ll Need
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A confirmed commitment from a professional CSPA member willing to co-deliver a campus presentation.
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A confirmed commitment from a professor or course instructor in an undergraduate kinesiology, psychology, or human kinetics–related course at a Canadian university.
Why Get Involved?
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Compensation: $150 per speaker (Max 2 speakers)
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Networking: Opportunity to connect and collaborate with a professional CSPA member
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Professional development through real public speaking experience
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Impact: A chance to shape future academic pathways in Canadian institutions by sharing personal and professional insights
Limited spots! (4)
The Campus Tour will visit four universities (East Coast, West Coast, Ontario, and Quebec).
Participation is application-based and not guaranteed even with confirmation from a university or professional member.
Student Committee
The Student Committee represents and advocates for the needs of CSPA student members, connects with student members, and seeks to grow the CSPA student membership.
What we do:
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Attend monthly MC meetings (Chair only)
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Meet monthly as a committee to plan and discuss deliverables
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Develop annual committee strategic plan (i.e., goals and plans for deliverables)
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Collaborate with MC and other committees regarding student needs and opportunities
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Provide opportunities for Student Members to socially connect, network, and develop their professional skills
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Engage with student members and increase student membership (e.g., undergraduate seminars, conferences, social media posts)
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