Meaning and spirituality in sport and exercise : psychological perspectives /
"Meaning and Spirituality in Sport and Exercise: Psychological Perspectives examines the many forms of spirituality in sport from a psychological perspective, from moments of transcendence and finding deeper meaning and value to prayer before an important competition or adversity such as career...
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Routledge,
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Publisher Address: | London : |
Publication Dates: | 2019. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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"Meaning and Spirituality in Sport and Exercise: Psychological Perspectives examines the many forms of spirituality in sport from a psychological perspective, from moments of transcendence and finding deeper meaning and value to prayer before an important competition or adversity such as career-threatening injury. Based on the latest research and the authors' experience in applied sport psychology service delivery, it covers a range of novel topics linking spirituality to athlete development, injury, exercise motivation, and ageing athletes, and offers applied, practical guidance for sport psychologists working with spiritual athletes. Offering a unique contribution to the study of spirituality in sport, and to sport psychology practice, Meaning and Spirituality in Sport and Exercise is vital reading for any upper-level student or academic working in sport and exercise psychology, religion and sport, or the philosophy of sport, and any practicing sport psychologist"-- |
Carrier Form: | vi, 153 pages : 1 form ; 24 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781138103979 1138103977 |
Index Number: | GV706 |
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G80-059 G804.8 |
Call Number: | G804.8/R773 |