Sport & Exercise Psychology Philippines

In your runner era? ⛹️‍♂️

Claim your medals for PAPJA's Virtual Fun Run next to the F5 Entrance here at SMX Manila!

Make sure you have a screenshot of your 5k run ready when coming to Sports and Exercise Psychology Booth to claim your token. 🖼️

Late to the game? You've still got a chance!

Join the Fun Run and complete your 5k Run by April 28. You may claim your medals upon completion by providing a screenshot of your run.

For more details, register here:

https://bit.ly/PAPJARUN

The Sports and Exercise Psychology Special Interest Group supports PAPJA 2026, a gathering of psychologists, students, and professionals committed to advancing mental health and psychology in the Philippines. Join us as we connect, learn, and shape the future of Filipino psychology together.

It's not too late to sign up for this event, with our very own Dr. Marissa Guinto speaking!

Join us this April 24 for our 5th session in our webinar series on Publishing in Psychology!

𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟱: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙇𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙧. 𝙎𝙞𝙭𝙩𝙪𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙨, happening on April 24 (Friday), 4:30-6:00pm on Zoom.
𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁! Registration link: https://bit.ly/2026RiPSIG-grant

𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨

Maria Luisa Guinto, PhD, RPsy, is a full professor in the College of Human Kinetics and a recognised UP Scientist at the University of the Philippines Diliman. A leading figure in sport and exercise psychology in the Philippines, she integrates research, teaching, and professional practice to advance athlete well-being and performance. She was the inaugural chairperson of the PAP Sport and Exercise Psychology Special Interest Group. She is the recipient of the 2025 PAP Independent Research Grant and has previously received UP Outright Research Grants twice, in 2016 and 2023, as well as the Federal Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of State in 2018. She has also been awarded multiple research dissemination grants supporting presentations at national and international conferences. Her work focuses on athlete identity, resilience, well-being, and culturally grounded sport psychology. She is committed to mentoring emerging scholars and strengthening the field'research and publication capacity.

Sixtus Dane A. Ramos is a clinical psychologist and international certified addiction professional practicing addiction treatment, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care for more than a decade. He is also a postdoctoral research fellow at the Department of Psychology at De La Salle University. He has published studies on trauma, substance use disorder treatment, therapeutic communities for addiction, and locus-of-hope in Scopus-Indexed journals. He developed and tested the Locus-of-Hope Enhancement Program (LEAP) for Well-Being and Recovery that boosted recovery outcomes of people with substance use problems in a therapeutic community. He is an active member of the Psychology of Hope and Well-being Lab at De La Salle University (HopeLab@DLSU). His current research focuses on adapting LEAP for other vulnerable populations, developing positive recovery-oriented approaches for substance use disorders, and positive interventions within the community.

Our very own co-chair has been selected under the High Performance Unit of the Philippine Sports Institute as Lead Psychologist for the Sport Psychology Unit of the Tour of Luzon—an international cycling event that gathers elite athletes in one of the country’s most prestigious races.

From once working alone to now leading a team of equally passionate individuals, this journey reflects growth, purpose, and shared commitment.

Wishing you David Kuyunjik Damian all the best in this incredible endeavor! 🧠🚴‍♂️

In my many years of involvement in sports, I have encountered a wide variety of unique athletes that deserve special care, knowledge and attention. This is a step towards my vision of creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive sports environment. If you are a coach, parent, sports official, psychologist/psychometrician, counselor, student or any allied professional working in this field, come and join the discussion. 5 DAYS TO GO!

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Pickle Camp invites psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals to a Pickleball Beginner Clinic open for the mental health community.

Whether you are new to the sport or simply curious to try something active and fun, this beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the fundamentals of pickleball in a supportive and engaging environment.

This event is an opportunity to:
• Learn the basics of pickleball
• Experience movement and play as part of self-care
• Connect with fellow mental health professionals
• Explore sport and wellbeing through an active community experience

Event Details:
Pickleball Beginner Clinic
March 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pickle Camp
8 Patiis Road, Malanday, San Mateo, Rizal

Limited slots are available.
Register here:
https://bit.ly/picklecampgrandopening

You may also scan the QR code in the poster to secure your spot.

We hope to see you on the court.

Doc Naira Orbeta 's webinar is now CPD-Approved! Sign up now! ☺️

A very timely topic! Be informed!

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[PAPCON 2026]

📣 Call for Sports and Exercise Psychology Research! 📣

Do you have research in Sports and Exercise Psychology?

There's still time to be a part of the Sport and Exercise Psychology - Special Interest Group of the PAP Organized Symposia at the 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐍) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, happening on September 24–26, 2026, in Davao City.

Focusing on the theme “𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱,” PAPCON 2026 will meld practice, education, and research among psychology professionals in the country.

📌 𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧:
☑️ Developing Psychological Skills Among Athletes
☑️ Bridging Cultures and Communities Through Sports and Physical Activities
☑️ Understanding Student-Athlete Struggles
☑️ Coaching and Management Strategies
☑️ Practical Techniques for Sports Psych Practitioners

📌 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦:
☑️ Abstracts: 150 words or less, clearly outlining objectives, methodology, and key findings
☑️ Keywords: 3–5 keywords
☑️ Authors: Primary presenter’s name, email, mobile number, affiliation, short bionote (maximum 150 words), and list of co-authors (if applicable)

All submissions will undergo a rigorous review process to ensure quality and relevance to SEP-SIG’s focus areas and the overall theme for PAPCON.

Papers accepted for SEP-SIG-organized symposia will be presented at the conference and included in the proceedings.

📅 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: 24 February 2026
📧 Please send a Word document containing the paper details and author information to [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Marcus Jarwin Manalo for being elected to this very well-deserved position! We believe his secret weapon is his sport psych perspective ❤️🇵🇭

Manalo elected as new ABAP chief The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) elected Marcus Manalo as its new president on Wednesday.Manalo was a secretary general from 2021 t

[International Conference Opportunity]

Do you have sports and exercise psychology research you want to share? Ready to learn about best practices from professionals across the region?

Join the Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP) 10th International Congress, this June 24-27, 2026, at the Asia Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand!

Learn, share, and network with academics, professionals, and practitioners from across the region and around the world and enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of Thailand!

Registration and submission forms are in the QR code below.