Sport and Exercise Science can measure many aspects of human
performance but the spiritual dimensions of sport experience are
less easily quantifiable. The spiritual experience of sport - be it
described as 'flow', 'transcendence' or simply deep personal
satisfaction - is central both to achieving success and to our
basic motivation to take part in sports.
Exploring these human aspects of the sport experience through
the perspectives of sport psychology, philosophy, ethics and
religious studies, this valuable and broad-ranging text
includes:
- introduction to Spirituality in the postmodern era
- spirituality, health and wellbeing
- theistic and atheistic perspectives on sport and the
spiritual
- nature and transcendence - the mystical and sublime in outdoor
sport
- sport and the Existential - applied sport psychology
- suffering and Destiny - spiritual perspectives on pain and
mental toughness
- sport and the Virtues - ethical and moral development in the
spirit of the game
- the Olympics - de Coubertin's religion of athletics.
Written by leading authors in the field, this groundbreaking and
provocative text is likely to inspire much debate, making it the
excellent choice for students of sport studies, sports coaching,
sport and health psychology. It is also essential reading for those
interested in the preparation, performance and wellbeing of
athletes.
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