CMPC® Certification as a Milestone, Not a Millstone: A Response to Scherzer and Reel

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Robin S. VealeyMiami University

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Robert J. HarmisonJames Madison University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2019-0020
Keywords:
Certified Mental Performance Consultant; CMPC; professionalization of sport psychology; sport psychology certification
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Volume 13: Issue 3
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345–350
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In this commentary, we respond to Scherzer and Reel’s concerns over the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC®) certification program requirements, particularly the certification exam. A reframing is suggested, in which the exam and recertification requirements are viewed as exciting historical milestones and an opportunity for individual professional growth as opposed to a personal inconvenience. In addition, some historical context and rationale for specific aspects of the CMPC certification program are provided, including the rationale for the CMPC credential.

Vealey is with Miami University, Oxford, OH. Galli is with the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Harmison is with James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Address author correspondence to Robin S. Vealey at vealeyrs@miamioh.edu.
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