Sport and Spirituality: An IntroductionSport science can quantify many aspects of human performance but the spiritual dimensions of sports experience cannot be fully understood through measurement. However, the spiritual experience of sport – be it described as ‘flow’, ‘transcendence’ or the discovery of meaning and value – is central both to our basic motivation to take part in sports, and to achieving success. Sport and Spirituality: An Introduction explores these human aspects of sports experience through the perspectives of sport psychology, philosophy, ethics, theology and religious studies. It includes discussions of:
This groundbreaking text will be a valuable resource for students of sport and exercise studies, sports coaching, physical education and sport and health psychology. This book should be read by all those interested in the preparation, performance and well-being of athletes. |
Contents
a working definition 22 | |
The spiritual journey 38 | |
Religion and sport 59 | |
Existential psychology and sport 117 | |
a psychological perspective 135 | |
Suffering sacrifice sport psychology and the spirit 151 | |
Ethics Olympism and spirituality 171 | |
Sport ethos and education 186 | |
The religio athletae Olympism and peace 201 | |
Notes 215 | |
Bibliography 228 | |
Index 252 | |
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Sport and Spirituality: An Introduction Jim Parry,Simon Robinson,Nick Watson,Mark Nesti Limited preview - 2007 |