On behalf of the European Federation of Sport Psychology FEPSAC it is my great pleasure to welcome sport psychologists and all interested in sport and exercise psychology from all over the world to participate in the 13th European Congress of Sport Psychology. The congress theme "Sport and Exercise Psychology: Human Performance, Well-Being and Health" has been chosen as it will allow for scientific contributions on research, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, as well as support service provision in domains where sport and exercise psychologists have been providing important contributions during the past decades. FEPSAC’s 13th European Congress will take place from 12 to 17 July 2011 in Funchal, Madeira. In tradition with prior congresses, FEPSAC and the local organizing committee aim at providing congress participants not only with a high-level quality programme, including expert and exciting key-note presenters, but also with the opportunity to foster contacts and informal exchanges with other participants from Europe and around the world. The congress is organised by the Institute of Sport of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (IDRAM), the Faculty of Human Kinetics of the Technical University of Lisbon, the University of Madeira and supported by the Portuguese Society of Sport Psychology under the auspices of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC) on the wonderful island of Madeira. The congress hotel as well as the congress centre are located on the beautiful coastline nearby Funchal and will provide participants with excellent opportunities for scientific, social as well as touristic activities. I am convinced that FEPSAC’s 13th European Congress will attract many from the sport and exercise psychology community and thus provide students, young as well as seasoned scientists and practitioners with a wonderful scientific and social experience. Looking forward to welcome you and your colleagues, as well as your partner and/or family to Madeira in July 2011, Paul Wylleman, President of FEPSAC

On behalf of the European Federation of Sport Psychology FEPSAC it is my great pleasure to welcome sport psychologists and all interested in sport and exercise psychology from all over the world to participate in the 13th European Congress of Sport Psychology. The congress theme "Sport and Exercise Psychology: Human Performance, Well-Being and Health" has been chosen as it will allow for scientific contributions on research, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, as well as support service provision in domains where sport and exercise psychologists have been providing important contributions during the past decades. FEPSAC’s 13th European Congress will take place from 12 to 17 July 2011 in Funchal, Madeira. In tradition with prior congresses, FEPSAC and the local organizing committee aim at providing congress participants not only with a high-level quality programme, including expert and exciting key-note presenters, but also with the opportunity to foster contacts and informal exchanges with other participants from Europe and around the world. The congress is organised by the Institute of Sport of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (IDRAM), the Faculty of Human Kinetics of the Technical University of Lisbon, the University of Madeira and supported by the Portuguese Society of Sport Psychology under the auspices of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC) on the wonderful island of Madeira. The congress hotel as well as the congress centre are located on the beautiful coastline nearby Funchal and will provide participants with excellent opportunities for scientific, social as well as touristic activities. I am convinced that FEPSAC’s 13th European Congress will attract many from the sport and exercise psychology community and thus provide students, young as well as seasoned scientists and practitioners with a wonderful scientific and social experience. Looking forward to welcome you and your colleagues, as well as your partner and/or family to Madeira in July 2011, Paul Wylleman, President of FEPSAC

The opportunity for the sport psychology Community to meet once more in the FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology has come again, four years after Halkidiki, in Greece. The famous hospitality of the Madeira Island and its Capital, Funchal, founded in the XV Century by the Portuguese sailors and explorers will contribute to the outstanding experience of the congress participants in the XIII edition of the FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology, and will help to develop the adequate state of mind in order to enjoy the scientific presentations and interactions. The Local Organizing Committee, strongly supported by the Institute of Sports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, has planned all the details for the scientific program to flow in one pleasant environment using nice facilities. A Social Program was also carefully prepared to give all the participants the possibility of experiencing the local typical places and flavours. The University of Madeira and the Faculty of Human Kinetics of the Technical University of Lisbon have given an important contribution to the preparation of this scientific event that is institutionally sponsored by the Portuguese Society of Sport Psychology. The Scientific Committee worked hard as well. Indeed, the number of paper submissions surpassed our best expectations. More than 800 submissions from all over the world were received. This expresses the increasing interest in our scientific field, but also confirms that the FEPSAC Managing Council understood the motivation and confidence of the sport psychology Community in regard to the congress site. I expect that the period 12-17 July 2011 will leave a very happy memory in all the participants’ lives. I wish that new friendship connections will start and new personal contacts and professional projects will be established. I believe that new cultural experiences will help all of us to have a better understanding of the world. I trust that the peaceful and natural environment will stimulate the mental and physical relaxation. I look forward to meeting all colleagues coming from the five Continents and I welcome all of you in the XIII FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology. Sidónio Serpa, Ph.D. Congress Chairman

The opportunity for the sport psychology Community to meet once more in the FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology has come again, four years after Halkidiki, in Greece. The famous hospitality of the Madeira Island and its Capital, Funchal, founded in the XV Century by the Portuguese sailors and explorers will contribute to the outstanding experience of the congress participants in the XIII edition of the FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology, and will help to develop the adequate state of mind in order to enjoy the scientific presentations and interactions. The Local Organizing Committee, strongly supported by the Institute of Sports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, has planned all the details for the scientific program to flow in one pleasant environment using nice facilities. A Social Program was also carefully prepared to give all the participants the possibility of experiencing the local typical places and flavours. The University of Madeira and the Faculty of Human Kinetics of the Technical University of Lisbon have given an important contribution to the preparation of this scientific event that is institutionally sponsored by the Portuguese Society of Sport Psychology. The Scientific Committee worked hard as well. Indeed, the number of paper submissions surpassed our best expectations. More than 800 submissions from all over the world were received. This expresses the increasing interest in our scientific field, but also confirms that the FEPSAC Managing Council understood the motivation and confidence of the sport psychology Community in regard to the congress site. I expect that the period 12-17 July 2011 will leave a very happy memory in all the participants’ lives. I wish that new friendship connections will start and new personal contacts and professional projects will be established. I believe that new cultural experiences will help all of us to have a better understanding of the world. I trust that the peaceful and natural environment will stimulate the mental and physical relaxation. I look forward to meeting all colleagues coming from the five Continents and I welcome all of you in the XIII FEPSAC European Congress of Sport Psychology. Sidónio Serpa, Ph.D. Congress Chairman