Jaume Cruz i Feliu (2011)
First Sport Psychology Professor in Spain. President of the Catalan Association of Sport Psychology (ACPE; 1986-1991) and the Spanish Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPD; 1991-1995).
Director of the first Master Program in Sport and Exercise Psychology in Spain and Editor of the JCR indexed journal Revista de Psicología del Deporte-Sport Psychology Journal. Founder of the Research Group in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
His research in the field includes publications in educational approach to youth sport, motivation and commitment in sport, and grassroots’ coach behavioral interventions.