ABSTRACT
The ways in which sport psychology (SP) services are provided may differ based on the general climate surrounding sport sciences (Hung, Lin, Lee, & Chen, 2008), specific cultural demands (Naoi, Watson, Deaner, & Sato, 2011), and the certification systems used for sport psychology consultants (SPCs) in different countries. In East Asian countries such as Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea, varied certification systems for SP consulting have been developed since the beginning of the 21 st century to meet the specific demands in each nation. Typically, enhancing athletes’ performance at the national and international levels is the most important mission for the establishment of these certification systems.
