{"product_id":"sport-and-spirituality-an-introduction-paperback-1","title":"Sport and Spirituality: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Parry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSimon Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNick Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSport 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSport and Spirituality: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e explores these human aspects of sports experience through the perspectives of sport psychology, philosophy, ethics, theology and religious studies. It includes discussions of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpirituality in the postmodern era\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpirituality, health and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTheistic and atheistic perspectives on sport and the spiritual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNature and transcendence - the mystical and sublime in outdoor sport\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied sport psychology and the existential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpiritual perspectives on pain, suffering and destiny\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSport, the virtues, ethical development and the spirit of the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Olympic Games and de Coubertin's ideas of the 'religio athletae'.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Parry is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Leeds University. He is former Head of the School of Philosophy at Leeds University and is co-series editor for the Routledge series Ethics and Sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Robinson is Professor of Applied and Professional Ethics, Leeds Metropolitan University. He is also Hon. Fellow in Theology at the University of Leeds. Simon Robinson is former Anglican Chaplain to the University of Leeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick Watson is Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Sports Science and Psychology, York St John College of the University of Leeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Mark Nesti is Reader in Sport Psychology at York St John College of the University of Leeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.14 x 6.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42567344816224,"sku":"9780415404839","price":156.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/NlhKbWZ5Q1V4NWxRVTdicUU4SmM5Zz09.webp?v=1770666917","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/sport-and-spirituality-an-introduction-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}